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OK HB1236
OK HB1236Civil procedure; authorizing court to award certain costs; authorizing court to impose certain sanctions; effective date.
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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
04/11/2023
04/11/2023
Crossed Over
03/22/2023
03/22/2023
Passed
05/18/2023
05/18/2023
Dead
Vetoed
05/22/2023
05/22/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act; amending 12 O.S. 2021, Section 1438, which relates to costs and fees; authorizing award of certain expenses; authorizing imposition of sanctions under certain circumstances; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act
AI Summary
This bill amends the Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act to give courts the discretion to award court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and other expenses to the moving party if the court orders dismissal of a legal action under the Act. The bill also authorizes courts to impose sanctions against the party who brought the legal action to deter similar actions. Additionally, the bill allows courts to award court costs and reasonable attorney fees to the responding party if the court finds that a motion to dismiss under the Act is frivolous or solely intended to delay. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Veto overrride failed: Ayes: 36 Nays: 61 (on 05/25/2023)
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