The bill establishes "Neil's Law" and the "Oklahoma Elder Exploitation and Abuse Act," aimed at protecting the rights of incapacitated persons and vulnerable adults. It defines key terms such as "abuse," "exploitation," "neglect," and "vulnerable adult," and outlines the civil actions that can be taken against individuals who exploit or abuse these populations. The act allows legal representatives to pursue claims on behalf of vulnerable adults who cannot do so themselves and emphasizes the importance of reporting suspected abuse to authorities.
Additionally, the bill provides for the venue of claims, the potential for punitive damages, and the ability for the court to grant access to relevant records. It specifies that claims can survive the death of the vulnerable adult and that certain privileged relationships, such as physician-patient and spousal privileges, cannot be used to exclude evidence in cases of neglect, exploitation, or abuse. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.