Bill > HB4176

This bill amends Oklahoma law regarding the time limit, known as the statute of limitations, for filing lawsuits related to medical malpractice. Specifically, for medical malpractice claims that arise before November 1, 2026, the existing two-year statute of limitations remains in place, meaning a lawsuit must be filed within two years of when the patient knew or should have known about their injury or condition. However, for any medical malpractice claims that arise on or after November 1, 2026, this bill extends the statute of limitations to three years, giving individuals three years from the date they knew or should have known about the injury or condition to file a lawsuit against a physician, healthcare provider, or hospital. The bill also clarifies that if the patient was a minor or legally incapacitated when the cause of action arose, this time limit can be extended, a provision that applies to both the old and new timeframes.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4176&Session=2600