The bill enacts the "Uniform Collaborative Law Act," establishing a new legal framework for collaborative law practices in Oklahoma. This act is intended to provide a standardized approach to collaborative law, which emphasizes cooperative resolution of disputes without resorting to litigation. The new law will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it will exist as a standalone piece of legislation rather than being integrated into existing legal codes.
The effective date for the implementation of this act is set for November 1, 2025. This timeline allows for the necessary preparations and adjustments to be made by legal practitioners and relevant stakeholders in anticipation of the new collaborative law framework.