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 judgments, discovery procedures, and trial timelines. 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 strict limits on discovery, including the number of interrogatories and requests for production.

The bill also amends existing laws regarding expert testimony, requiring proponents to demonstrate that the expert's knowledge will assist the trier of fact. It introduces new definitions for economic and noneconomic damages, establishing a cap on noneconomic damages at $500,000, with exceptions for severe injuries and cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct. The Act repeals previous provisions related to bodily injury compensation and specifies that it will apply to injuries occurring on or after its effective date of 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