SB827

Damages; increasing maximum limitation on compensation for noneconomic loss; removing exceptions to limitation on noneconomic loss compensation. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB827 increases the maximum compensation for noneconomic loss in civil actions and removes exceptions to this limitation.

Oklahoma SB827 amends the state's laws on damages, specifically increasing the maximum compensation for noneconomic loss from $350,000 to $500,000. The bill also removes exceptions that previously allowed for higher compensation in cases of reckless disregard, gross negligence, fraud, or malice. This change applies to civil actions filed on or after November 1, 2025.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Gollihare