HB 2405 Summary

• Amends 51 O.S. 2011, Sections 152 and 153 relating to The Governmental Tort Claims Act by modifying definitions and scope of liability.

• Revises the definition of "tort" to explicitly include violations of duties imposed by statute, the Oklahoma Constitution, or otherwise.

• Establishes that liability under The Governmental Tort Claims Act is exclusive and constitutes the entire extent of tort liability for the state and political subdivisions, even when tort liability is found under the Oklahoma Constitution or other state law.

• Applies the Act's liability limits to any tort liability found by a court under the Oklahoma Constitution or state law other than The Governmental Tort Claims Act itself.

• Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.