SB1827

Governmental Tort Claims Act; modifying definitions. Effective date.

Complete·5/13/26

Oklahoma SB1827 modifies definitions in the Governmental Tort Claims Act, effective November 1, 2026.

Oklahoma SB1827 amends the Governmental Tort Claims Act by modifying several definitions, including those of "employee," "claimant," and "occurrence." The bill specifies that certain professionals, such as physicians and mental health professionals, are considered employees of the state under specific conditions. It also clarifies who can be a claimant under the Act and defines what constitutes an occurrence. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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19 Nay

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9 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 16

10:30 AM

House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing

Apr 2

10:30 AM

House Civil Judiciary Hearing

History

May 13

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/12/2026

May 6

House

General Order

May 6

House

Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 71 Nays: 19