OK HB2305

Extends affidavit of merit requirements to negligence counterclaims and cross-claims, not just original plaintiff petitions, requiring claimants to certify they consulted a qualified expert who provided a written opinion supporting the negligence claim

Court may grant up to 90 days extension to file the required affidavit for good cause, with an additional 60-day extension possible if good cause is shown for failure to meet the first deadline

Claimants must provide opposing parties within 10 business days upon request: a copy of the expert's written opinion and a HIPAA-compliant authorization for release of relevant records from 5 years prior to the incident

Failure to attach the required affidavit or comply with document requests results in dismissal without prejudice upon motion by the opposing party, unless good cause is shown

Indigent claimants may claim an exemption from these requirements under qualification rules in Section 192.1; effective date November 1, 2016