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OK SB294

Bill

Status

Passed

5/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Harry Coates

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Licensed architects and professional engineers providing voluntary, uncompensated services during declared emergencies are immune from liability for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct

  • Out-of-state licensed architects and engineers may inspect and placard structures for safety and habitability in Oklahoma during emergencies when in-state professionals are insufficient, upon request by the Governor

  • Out-of-state professionals must be members of a mobile support team from their licensing state and receive orders from their home state's Governor to provide emergency services

  • Immunity protection applies only to services performed during the emergency or within 90 days after the emergency period ends, unless extended by gubernatorial executive order

  • Amends 76 O.S. 2011, Section 5.8, with an effective date of November 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Voluntary emergency services; limiting liability for certain emergency professional services. Effective date.

Torts

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/14/2013

5/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Financial Services3/18/2013
Judiciary2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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