This bill establishes a new section in the Oklahoma Statutes that defines terms related to tort liability, specifically concerning civil liability for bodily injury and property damage resulting from the criminal acts of others. It stipulates that no person or entity can be held civilly liable for such injuries or damages unless they have been convicted of being a criminal accomplice in the act. The bill clarifies that this immunity applies regardless of whether the perpetrator of the criminal act is apprehended, prosecuted, or convicted, and it specifically provides immunity from civil liability for simple negligence, while excluding willful, wanton, or malicious acts of negligence and gross negligence.

Additionally, the bill includes a declaration of emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. This urgency underscores the bill's intent to protect individuals and entities from civil liability in situations where they are not directly responsible for the criminal acts of others, thereby promoting a sense of security and stability within the community.