The Uniform Collaborative Law Act aims to create a structured framework for collaborative law processes in Oklahoma. It defines essential terms such as "collaborative law communication," "collaborative law participation agreement," and "collaborative lawyer," while outlining the requirements for participation agreements, which must be in writing and signed by all parties. The bill details the initiation and conclusion of the collaborative law process, allowing for termination with or without cause, and establishes procedures for filing notices with tribunals. It also addresses the issuance of emergency orders during collaborative processes and the approval of resulting agreements. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the disqualification of collaborative lawyers from representing parties in related tribunal proceedings, emphasizing the need for full disclosure and assessing the appropriateness of the collaborative process, especially in cases involving coercive or violent relationships.

Additionally, the bill introduces new sections to the Oklahoma Statutes that focus on the confidentiality and privilege of collaborative law communications, stating that such communications are generally confidential and not subject to discovery or admissible in evidence, with specific exceptions. It also outlines conditions for waiving this privilege and the authority of tribunals in cases of noncompliance. The act seeks to ensure uniformity in the application of collaborative law across states and clarifies its relationship with the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on January 1, 2026, following its passage in the House of Representatives on March 3, 2025.