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OK HB3119
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Justin Humphrey
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AI Summary
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Extends the statute of limitations for health care liability claims (negligence, medical malpractice, lack of informed consent, medical battery) by 1 year after a claimant's good faith belief that federal immunity provisions blocked their lawsuit ceases to exist
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Defines "good faith belief" as when a claimant or attorney could reasonably conclude from federal declarations, amendments, advisory opinions, or judicial interpretations that federal liability immunity applied to the alleged conduct
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Specifically references the federal PREP Act (Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 247d-6d) as a qualifying federal procedural bar
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Applies to all claims arising on or after February 1, 2020, but does not revive claims already barred by the statute of limitations before the act's effective date
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Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Torts; limitation of action; extending period for certain health care liability claims based on good faith belief of a federal procedural bar; emergency.
Last Action
Referred to Civil Judiciary
2/3/2026