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OK HB2338

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Charles Wyrick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides immunity from civil liability for individuals, businesses, churches, and schools that render emergency care, aid, shelter, or assistance during natural disasters or catastrophic events.

  • Immunity applies unless damages were caused by gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct of the person or entity providing the emergency assistance.

  • Creates new Section 5.9 of Title 76 of the Oklahoma Statutes to codify this immunity provision.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Torts; providing immunity from civil liability during natural disasters and catastrophic events; effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/16/2014

5/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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