House Bill No. 2138, introduced by Kannady, amends Oklahoma's civil procedure laws to streamline the process for default judgments and clarify postjudgment interest. The bill states that if a defendant does not respond to a summons and petition within twenty days, a motion for default judgment is unnecessary, and no notice is required for the court to grant such a judgment. It also specifies that any communication with the plaintiff does not constitute a formal response unless it is documented in writing and filed with the court. Additionally, the bill ensures that evidentiary hearings regarding damages can proceed even if the defendant fails to respond.

The bill further modifies the rules surrounding the accrual of interest on judgments, establishing that interest will begin accruing from the earlier of the judgment's rendering date or the date it is filed with the court clerk. It specifies that postjudgment interest will be calculated at the prime rate plus two percent, as certified by the State Treasurer, and applies to judgments rendered on or after January 1, 2005, and actions filed on or after January 1, 2010. The new interest calculation methods will take effect on November 1, 2025, aiming to standardize and clarify the computation of interest in court judgments.