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This bill modifies the Oklahoma Pleading Code by updating requirements for legal claims and defenses in civil court filings. The amendments primarily focus on enhancing the specificity and clarity of legal pleadings, requiring plaintiffs to provide more detailed and substantive information when filing claims. Key changes include mandating that claims be supported by material facts known to the pleading party, with a requirement to explain the factual basis for beliefs, and creating a more precise standard for how claims should demonstrate a plausible entitlement to relief. The bill also makes the language gender-neutral by replacing gendered pronouns with "he or she" throughout the legal code. Additionally, the bill clarifies rules around alternative statements of claims, affirmative defenses, and how damages should be described, particularly in cases involving diversity jurisdiction. The amendments aim to improve the precision and transparency of legal pleadings while maintaining the fundamental goal of ensuring substantial justice in legal proceedings. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving legal professionals and courts time to prepare for and understand the new pleading requirements.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1120&Session=2600