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OK SB1638

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Woods

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "occurrence" under the Governmental Tort Claims Act to clarify that claims based on continuous, repeated, or ongoing accidents, events, or exposures do not accrue until such conditions have ceased or been abated

  • Authorizes courts to award prevailing plaintiffs in property damage claims against the state or political subdivisions court costs and expenses including reasonable attorney, appraisal, and engineering fees actually incurred

  • Establishes inflation adjustments for liability limits beginning January 1, 2031, and every five years thereafter, capped at the lesser of the Consumer Price Index change or 4% per five-year period

  • Effective date of November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Governmental Tort Claims Act; modifying definition; authorizing award of certain costs and fees. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author)

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

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