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This bill, concerning Oklahoma's Governmental Tort Claims Act, modifies the definitions within the Act, specifically by adding a new category of "political subdivision" to include public trusts created under Section 3224 of Title 63, along with their sole member not-for-profit corporations and subsidiaries, and also clarifies that independent contractors and their employees actively engaged in transporting individuals for assessment, detention, or protective custody are considered employees for the purposes of the Act. The Governmental Tort Claims Act, or GTCA, is a law that outlines when and how individuals can sue the state or its political subdivisions (like cities, counties, or school districts) for damages caused by the actions or omissions of government employees. This bill will take effect on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1827&Session=2600