Bill > SB1439

This bill, known as the Energy Security and Independence Act, aims to protect entities involved in the fossil fuel industry, including producers, manufacturers, and sellers of fossil fuels (defined as natural gas, oil, coal, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas liquids, refined products, and any derived products), and their trade associations, from certain lawsuits. Specifically, it prohibits "covered civil liability actions," which are defined as any legal or administrative proceedings brought against these parties for relief of any kind related to climate change, its alleged effects, or greenhouse gas emissions, even if those claims are based on fraud, misrepresentation, or failure to warn. The bill's stated purposes are to ensure affordable and reliable fossil fuels for economic growth, prevent lawsuits that unduly burden the fossil fuel commerce, and preserve the lawful production and sale of these energy sources when they function as intended. However, this prohibition does not apply to actions concerning violations of federal or state environmental laws that set specific emission or storage standards, nor does it cover violations of worker protection laws. The bill also clarifies that it does not create any new causes of action. This act will become effective on November 1, 2026.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1439&Session=2600