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OK SB232
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Dan Newberry
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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