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OK SB1956

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Sykes

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

Senate Bill 1956 Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma Statutes Title 5, Section 4 regarding attorneys' authority to receive money for clients.

  • Makes language gender-neutral by replacing masculine pronouns ("his") with inclusive language ("or her").

  • Allows attorneys to receive and hold money claimed by clients during pending actions or proceedings, and to discharge or acknowledge satisfaction of judgments upon payment.

  • Effective date is November 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Attorneys and state bar; making language gender-neutral. Effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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