OK SB453

Creates the Oklahoma Expedited Actions Act for civil suits seeking $250,000 or less in monetary relief, with a 180-day discovery period, limits of 20 hours for depositions per party, and 15 written interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions each

Requires trial dates within 90 days after discovery ends, with each side limited to 8 hours for jury selection, arguments, and witness examination (extendable to 12 hours for good cause)

Caps noneconomic damages at $500,000 for bodily injury claims, with exceptions for permanent severe physical injuries, loss of limb, major organ impairment, or inability to perform life-sustaining activities

Sets a $1,000,000 cap on noneconomic damages for permanent mental injuries that severely impair employment or standard of living

Removes all noneconomic damage caps when defendant acted with reckless disregard, gross negligence, fraud, or intentional malice, as proven by clear and convincing evidence; effective September 1, 2025