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OK HB3594

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lepak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that claims based on continuous, repeated, or ongoing harmful conditions do not accrue until the accident, event, or exposure has ceased or been abated, affecting when the statute of limitations begins

  • Requires courts to award prevailing plaintiffs in property damage cases reasonable costs and expenses, including attorney fees, appraisal fees, and engineering fees actually incurred

  • Amends 51 O.S. 2021, Section 152 (definitions) and Section 154 (extent of liability) of the Governmental Tort Claims Act

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Governmental Tort Claims Act; modifying definition of occurrence; requiring reasonable costs and expenses in certain property damage proceedings; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

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