Bill > HB1340

This bill amends the Governmental Tort Claims Act by updating its definition section, specifically adding ambulance districts to the list of entities considered political subdivisions for the purposes of the Act. The key modification is the insertion of a new subsection (u) under the "political subdivision" definition, which explicitly includes "an ambulance district established pursuant to Section 9C of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution" as a political subdivision covered under the Act. The bill makes minor technical changes as well, such as capitalizing "The" in several instances throughout the text. This amendment expands the scope of governmental entities that can be subject to tort claims, ensuring that ambulance districts have a clear legal status within the Act. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, providing ample time for governmental entities and legal professionals to understand and prepare for the change.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1340&Session=2600