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OK SB1843

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Jett

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Members of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education receive personal immunity from damages resulting from negligent or wrongful acts committed by employees of state higher education institutions or by other Regents members

  • Immunity does not apply to intentional torts or grossly negligent acts or omissions by the member themselves

  • Updates gendered language by changing "He" to "The chairman" in statutory text regarding the presiding officer's duties

  • Effective date of July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

State Regents; providing immunity from personal liability for members of the State Regents for certain acts or omissions. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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