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OK HB1638

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Osburn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 152 of Title 51 (Oklahoma Statutes) to expand the definition of "political subdivision" under The Governmental Tort Claims Act
  • Adds public trusts created to operate, administer, or oversee county jail facilities to the list of entities qualifying as political subdivisions for tort claims purposes
  • Extends governmental tort immunity protections to county jail facility trusts and their employees when acting within the scope of employment
  • Effective date of November 1, 2026
  • Received "Do Pass, As Amended" recommendation from Committee on Rules on March 9, 2026

Legislative Description

The Governmental Tort Claims Act; definitions; effective date.

Last Action

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Rules Committee

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2025

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