The Oklahoma Expedited Actions Act establishes a streamlined process for civil actions where claimants seek monetary relief of $250,000 or less, excluding certain damages and fees. The Act sets forth specific procedures for the expedited actions process, including limitations on discovery, trial timelines, and the admissibility of expert testimony. It mandates that trial dates be set within 90 days after the discovery period ends and allows for limited extensions. Additionally, the Act outlines the conditions under which a case may be removed from the expedited process and introduces a framework for alternative dispute resolution.

The bill also amends existing laws regarding the compensation for economic and noneconomic losses in civil actions related to bodily injuries. It prohibits limitations on awards for economic losses while establishing a cap of $500,000 for noneconomic losses, with exceptions for severe injuries and cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct. The legislation requires findings of fact or general verdicts to specify the nature of damages awarded. Furthermore, it repeals a previous statute related to bodily injury compensation, ensuring that the new provisions take effect for injuries occurring on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-1101.1, 12-1106
Floor (House): 12-1101.1, 12-1106
Floor (Senate): 12-1101.1, 12-1106
Engrossed: 12-1101.1, 12-1106
Amended And Engrossed: 12-1101.1, 12-1106
Senate Conference Committee Substitute: 23-61.2
Enrolled (final version): 23-61.2