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OK SB484
OK SB484Counties and county officers; modifying means by which a lawsuit may be brought against a county. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
04/02/2019
04/02/2019
Crossed Over
03/13/2019
03/13/2019
Passed
04/22/2019
04/22/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/25/2019
04/25/2019
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to counties and county officers; amending 19 O.S. 2011, Section 4, which relates to status and power of counties; modifying means by which lawsuits may be brought against a county; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Lawsuits against counties
AI Summary
This bill modifies the means by which a lawsuit can be brought against a county in Oklahoma. The key provisions are:
1) Lawsuits against a county can be brought by naming a specific county officer (identified in Section 161) when the officer is alleged to be directly or vicariously liable in a non-contract action.
2) Otherwise, lawsuits against a county must be brought by naming the Board of County Commissioners. However, the court can substitute a specific county officer (identified in Section 161) for the Board upon a showing that the officer is better suited to represent and defend the county under the particular facts of the case.
3) The bill becomes effective on November 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/25/2019 (on 04/25/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb484&Session=2000 |
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