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This bill creates a new legal provision that protects traffic control contractors and subcontractors from liability in certain situations when providing services to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Specifically, if a traffic control contractor or subcontractor is fully compliant with all safety regulations set by the Department of Transportation at the time of an incident, they cannot be held legally responsible for personal injury, property damage, or death that results from a condition or defect that was the proximate cause of the harm. This means that as long as the contractor follows all required safety guidelines precisely, they would be shielded from potential lawsuits arising from accidents or injuries that occur during their traffic control work. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, and will be codified as Section 1239 of Title 69 in the Oklahoma Statutes, providing a legal framework to limit the potential legal exposure of traffic control service providers.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb401&Session=2600