House Bill No. 1564, known as the "Oklahoma Expedited Actions Act," establishes a new legal framework for civil procedures in Oklahoma, specifically aimed at expediting cases where the monetary relief sought is $250,000 or less. The bill outlines the application of the expedited actions process, including provisions for recovery limits, the removal of cases from this process, and specific discovery rules. It mandates that cases under this act must adhere to a defined discovery period of 180 days, with limitations on the number of depositions, interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions. Additionally, the bill sets a timeline for trial settings, requiring that trials occur within 90 days after the discovery period ends.

The legislation also introduces alternative dispute resolution procedures, which must be completed no later than 60 days before the initial trial date, and establishes guidelines for the admissibility of expert testimony. The court is granted the authority to manage trial durations and may allow extensions under certain conditions. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and aims to streamline civil litigation processes while ensuring that cases are resolved efficiently and fairly.