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This bill modifies the definition of "political subdivision" in the Governmental Tort Claims Act by adding a new category of entity: an emergency medical service district established pursuant to Section 9C of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution. Specifically, the bill amends the existing list of entities considered political subdivisions for the purposes of the Act by inserting a new subsection (u) that explicitly includes emergency medical service districts. This addition means that such emergency medical service districts will now be subject to the same tort claims provisions and limitations as other political subdivisions like municipalities, counties, school districts, and public trusts. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation. By expanding the definition, the legislation ensures that emergency medical service districts have a clear legal standing within the state's tort claims framework, potentially providing clarity for legal proceedings involving these districts.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb496&Session=2600