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OK HB3648

OK HB3648
Officers; Governmental Tort Claims Act; definitions; effective date.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to officers; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 152, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 314, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 152), which relates to the Governmental Tort Claims Act; modifying definition; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the definition of "political subdivision" within Oklahoma's Governmental Tort Claims Act, which is the law that outlines when the state or its local governments can be sued for damages caused by their employees. Specifically, it adds a new category to the definition of a political subdivision to include public trusts created under a specific statute (Section 3224 of Title 63), along with any not-for-profit corporations or subsidiaries that are solely owned by such a public trust. This change aims to clarify the legal status of these entities under the Act, and the bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Authored by Senator Howard (principal Senate author) (on 02/26/2026)

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