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OK SB2084
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lonnie Paxton
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AI Summary
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Caps wrongful termination settlements at public higher education institutions to 2 years of the employee's base salary, compensation, or contractual benefit as of termination date
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Cap applies to voluntary settlements, arbitration awards, and court judgments, including back pay, compensatory damages, liquidated damages, and other monetary relief
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Excludes retirement contributions already earned and accrued unpaid wages or leave from the settlement cap
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Does not apply to wrongful termination claims arising under federal law where the limitation would be preempted or prohibited
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Effective November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Governmental Tort Claims Act; limiting settlement awards for wrongful termination claims; providing for inclusion of certain damages. Effective date.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Hilbert (principal House author)
2/23/2026