The bill amends Section 61.2 of Title 23 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to limitations on noneconomic loss compensation in civil actions related to bodily injury. The maximum compensation for noneconomic loss is increased from $350,000 to $500,000, and the bill removes previous exceptions that allowed for unlimited noneconomic damages in cases of gross negligence, fraud, or intentional misconduct. Additionally, the bill modifies definitions related to economic and noneconomic damages and updates statutory references.

The bill also stipulates that in civil actions for bodily injury, the jury will not be informed of the limitations on noneconomic damages, ensuring that the jury's decision is based solely on the facts of the case. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to clarify and adjust the framework for compensating noneconomic losses in civil lawsuits, while also ensuring that juries are not influenced by statutory limits during their deliberations.