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OK HB2957

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Tedford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma insurance law (36 O.S. 2021, Section 3629) to create separate rules for property insurance claims as defined in Section 704

  • Eliminates the prevailing party's ability to recover costs and attorney fees in property insurance claim disputes

  • Removes the 15% annual interest penalty on verdicts that courts currently add when insured policyholders win property insurance lawsuits

  • Maintains existing 60-day deadline for insurers to submit written settlement offers or claim rejections after receiving proof of loss

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Insurance; proof of loss; claims; property insurance; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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