Bill > SB1168

This bill updates the Governmental Tort Claims Act by modifying definitions and increasing liability limits for claims against state and local government entities. The bill raises the maximum liability for property loss claims from $25,000 to $75,000, and increases the general claim limit from $125,000 to $250,000 for most jurisdictions. For larger counties and certain political subdivisions, the liability limit is raised from $175,000 to $375,000. The bill also introduces new provisions for nuisance claims, with different liability limits based on county population, and adds a new aggregate limit of $2 million for claims arising from a single occurrence. Additionally, the bill makes several technical changes, such as updating terminology, making language gender-neutral, and adding a new definition for "occurrence." The bill introduces a mechanism for adjusting liability limits for inflation every five years starting in 2031, with a cap of 4% per five-year period. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive and inflation-adjusted compensation for individuals filing claims against government entities while maintaining overall liability protections for the state and its political subdivisions. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1168&Session=2600