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OK SB2120

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Jett

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps wrongful termination settlements, arbitration awards, and court judgments at Oklahoma public higher education institutions to a maximum of 2 years of the employee's base salary as of the termination date

  • Applies the cap to back pay, compensatory damages, liquidated damages, and any other monetary relief under state law claims

  • Excludes from the cap any retirement contributions already earned by the employee and accrued unpaid wages or leave

  • Does not apply to wrongful termination claims arising under federal law where the limitation would be preempted or prohibited

  • 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

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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