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OK SB232

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newberry

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 12 O.S. 2011, Section 1751 to clarify that a lienholder to a titled vehicle shall not be considered a collection agency, collection agent, or assignee of a claim under small claims procedure.

  • Maintains jurisdiction limits for small claims actions at $7,500.00, covering money recovery based on contract or tort (excluding libel or slander), personal property replevy, and interpleader actions.

  • Prohibits collection agencies, collection agents, and claim assignees from bringing small claims actions, except health care providers pursuing claims against insurers or third-party administrators for assigned benefits.

  • Establishes restrictions on small claims filings, including prohibition of actions by incarcerated plaintiffs and ban on claims arising from incarceration, probation, parole, or community supervision.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Small claims procedure; clarifying certain exception. Effective date.

Last Action

coauthored by Grau (principal House author)

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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