SB632

Business courts; creating business court divisions in certain judicial districts; providing for appointment of business court judges; specifying authority and jurisdiction of business court. Effective date.

Complete·5/29/25

Oklahoma SB632 creates business court divisions in certain judicial districts to handle complex commercial cases.

Oklahoma SB632 establishes business court divisions in judicial districts with populations over 300,000, specifically in Oklahoma and Tulsa counties. These divisions will handle complex commercial cases, including antitrust, intellectual property, construction defect, and insurance coverage claims. Business court judges will be appointed by the Governor and must meet specific qualifications, including being a licensed attorney with at least ten years of experience in complex civil business litigation or related fields.

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Roll Call Votes

77 Yea

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12 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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7 Absent

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History

May 29, 2025

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/29/2025

May 28, 2025

Senate

2 CCR adopted

May 28, 2025

Senate

Measure passed, to House: Ayes: 39 Nays: 7