House Bill No. 2117 enacts the Uniform Collaborative Law Act, establishing a structured framework for collaborative law processes in civil procedure. The bill defines essential terms such as "collaborative law communication," "collaborative law participation agreement," and "collaborative lawyer," while outlining the requirements for participation agreements, which must include a signed record and identification of collaborative lawyers. The collaborative law process commences upon signing the participation agreement and can be terminated by any party at any time. The legislation also details procedures for status reports, emergency orders, and the disqualification of collaborative lawyers from representing parties in related tribunal proceedings.

Furthermore, the bill imposes specific duties on collaborative lawyers to evaluate the suitability of the collaborative law process for potential parties, especially in cases involving coercive or violent relationships. It mandates full disclosure of relevant information and clarifies that the act does not alter existing professional responsibility obligations. The bill introduces new sections to the Oklahoma Statutes regarding the confidentiality and privilege of collaborative law communications, establishing that such communications are generally protected from disclosure, with certain exceptions. It also emphasizes the need for uniformity across states and clarifies its relationship with the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, with provisions set to take effect on January 1, 2026.