SB401

Transportation; prohibiting liability of traffic control contractors and subcontractors under certain circumstances. Effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/27/25

Oklahoma SB401 shields traffic control contractors and subcontractors from liability if they follow safety regulations.

Oklahoma SB401 introduces a new law to protect traffic control contractors and subcontractors from liability for personal injury, property damage, or death if they adhere to all applicable safety regulations. This protection applies when the Department of Transportation is not responsible for the condition or defect that caused the incident. The bill codifies this provision in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1239 of Title 69.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–8 · Mar 27, 2025
Current
Civil Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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8 Nay

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3 Absent

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History

Apr 1, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Apr 1, 2025

House

Referred to Civil Judiciary

Mar 27, 2025

Senate

Engrossed to House