SB992

Tort liability; prohibiting civil liability for certain persons under specified circumstances; clarifying applicability of certain immunity. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB992 prohibits civil liability for certain persons under specific circumstances, clarifying immunity from simple negligence.

Oklahoma SB992 defines terms such as "bodily injury," "criminal act of another," and "property damage." It prohibits civil liability for certain persons under specified circumstances, providing immunity from simple negligence but not for willful, wanton, or malicious acts. This immunity applies regardless of whether the person who committed the criminal act is apprehended, prosecuted, or convicted. The act declares an emergency, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Business & Insurance Committee: DO PASS

5 Yea

RRRRD

3 Nay

RRD

Calendar

Mar 5

9:30 AM

Senate Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Ford (principal House author)

Mar 10

Senate

Placed on General Order

Mar 5

Senate

Reported Do Pass Business and Insurance committee; CR filed