House Bill No. 1188 amends Section 1707 of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's regulations to enhance compensation for property owners affected by turnpike projects. The bill stipulates that property owners whose land abuts turnpike projects are entitled to compensation for nuisances caused by these projects, which include noise, light pollution, and diminished property value. The bill requires the Authority to notify affected property owners in writing about the right-of-way acquisition process and their entitlement to compensation for nuisances, specifying that such compensation will be calculated as ten percent of the property's value within an 800-foot radius of the acquired right-of-way.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for property owners to request compensation, mandating that requests be submitted within 30 days of receiving the Authority's notice. If the Authority and the property owner cannot agree on the compensation amount within 180 days, the Authority must initiate legal proceedings to determine the compensation owed. The bill also provides for the recovery of attorney and expert fees for property owners if the court awards compensation exceeding the Authority's last offer by ten percent or more. An emergency clause is included, allowing the bill to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.