Bill > HB2934

This bill establishes new legal protections against civil liability in cases involving criminal acts. Specifically, the bill defines key terms like "bodily injury" (which includes physical, mental, psychological, or emotional harm), "criminal act of another" (any legally prohibited conduct that could result in punishment), and "property damage" (injury to or loss of use of real or personal property). Under the proposed law, no person or entity can be held civilly liable for bodily injury or property damage arising from a criminal act committed by another person, including an employee or agent, with one critical exception: if the person being sued was first convicted as a criminal accomplice in the underlying criminal act. The immunity from civil liability applies even if the original criminal perpetrator is never caught, prosecuted, or convicted. Importantly, while the bill provides immunity for simple negligence, it does not protect against civil liability for willful, wanton, malicious, or grossly negligent acts. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage and approval, with the stated purpose of preserving public peace, health, or safety.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2934&Session=2600