Bill No. 1777 amends the Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act by specifying certain legal actions that are excluded from the provisions of the Act. The bill clarifies that the Act does not apply to enforcement actions initiated by the Attorney General or district attorneys, legal actions against businesses related to the sale or lease of goods and services, actions for bodily injury or wrongful death, and actions under the Oklahoma Insurance Code. Additionally, it introduces new exclusions for civil actions arising from specific relationships, such as officer-director, employee-employer, or independent contractor relationships, particularly those seeking recovery for misappropriation of trade secrets or enforcement of non-disparagement, non-compete, non-disclosure, or confidentiality agreements.

The bill also removes a previous reference to civil actions brought under a specific section of the Act, replacing it with broader language that encompasses various types of legal actions related to business relationships and agreements. This amendment aims to provide clearer guidelines on the applicability of the Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act, ensuring that certain legal actions are not hindered by the Act's provisions. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025.