SB213

Governmental Tort Claims Act; increasing limits on liability for certain claims. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB213 amends the Governmental Tort Claims Act to increase liability limits for certain claims.

Oklahoma SB213 amends the Governmental Tort Claims Act to increase liability limits for certain claims. The bill updates statutory language and references, and specifies new limits for claims arising from wrongful criminal felony convictions, medical negligence, and other incidents. The changes include higher caps for claims against the state and its political subdivisions, as well as for claims involving medical professionals. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate: Judiciary Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS

7 Yea

RRDDRRR

0 Nay

History

Mar 4, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Harris (principal House author)

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary committee; CR filed