Senate Bill 801 Summary

• Creates the "Oklahoma Medicine Injury Justice Act" to hold pharmaceutical companies liable for harm caused by their products to Oklahoma citizens in state courts.

• Establishes civil liability for compensatory damages (medical expenses, lost wages), noneconomic damages (pain and suffering), and punitive damages in cases of gross negligence or fraud.

• Permits criminal prosecution of pharmaceutical companies for gross negligence, fraudulent concealment, reckless disregard for safety, or intentional harm.

• Nullifies federal immunity protections including the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, PREP Act of 2005, Project Bioshield Act of 2004, and Defense Production Act of 1950 in Oklahoma state court claims.

• Takes effect July 1, 2025, with emergency declaration allowing immediate enforcement upon passage and approval.