This bill amends the Governmental Tort Claims Act in Oklahoma, specifically updating Section 154 to increase the limits of liability for various claims against the state and its political subdivisions. Notably, the bill raises the liability cap for property loss claims from $25,000 to $75,000, and introduces new limits for nuisance claims based on population size, allowing for $85,000 in counties with populations under 150,000 and $140,000 in larger counties. Additionally, the overall liability for other losses is increased from $125,000 to $250,000, and the cap for claims against larger cities or counties is raised from $175,000 to $375,000. The bill also adjusts the liability limits for state mental health hospitals and introduces new provisions for wrongful felony convictions.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a new liability limit of $150,000 for resident physicians and interns in medical education programs, and it sets a $1 million cap for public trust hospitals regarding non-employed physicians providing services on their premises in smaller counties. The legislation clarifies that the state or political subdivisions can only be held liable for their percentage of negligence and prohibits punitive damages in claims against them. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.