SB2166

Damages; prohibiting certain damages exceeding a certain amount. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26

Oklahoma SB2166 limits damages in personal injury suits to amounts actually paid for medical services.

Oklahoma SB2166 amends the state's personal injury law to restrict the recovery of damages for medical services to the amounts actually paid by or on behalf of the plaintiff. It defines terms such as "factoring company," "health plan," and "letter of protection." The bill also requires disclosure of certain documents and evidence related to medical services and treatment, including the identity of the health plan and any referral for treatment under a letter of protection. The changes are effective as of the date of enactment.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Judiciary Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS

7 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

Mar 16

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Tedford (principal House author)

Feb 26

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 24

Senate

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