ENGR. S. B. NO. 691 Summary

• Prohibits recovery for damages in motor vehicle accident claims when the plaintiff/claimant is not in compliance with Oklahoma's Compulsory Insurance Law.

• Establishes seven exceptions to the prohibition, including cases involving drunk/drugged drivers, passengers, pedestrians, wrongful death, intentional accidents, hit-and-runs, and certain dependent claims.

• Allows any person found liable for damages in the accident or their motor vehicle liability insurer to assert the limitation of recovery defense.

• Codifies the provision as Section 7-117 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

• Effective date: November 1, 2013.