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OK HB1710

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mike Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prevailing plaintiffs in civil actions for motor vehicle accident damages may recover reasonable attorney fees, court costs, and other reasonable expenses of bringing suit when the defendant or respondent violates Oklahoma's Compulsory Insurance Law.

  • Creates new Section 7-150 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes to codify the attorney fee award provision.

  • Applies only when the defendant or respondent is not in compliance with the Compulsory Insurance Law.

  • Effective date is November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Compulsory Insurance Law; awarding attorney fees and certain costs for motor vehicle accidents in certain circumstances; codification; effective date.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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