The Energy Security and Independence Act aims to protect the fossil fuel industry in Oklahoma by prohibiting civil liability actions against entities involved in the production, manufacture, and sale of fossil fuels. The bill defines "covered civil liability action" as any legal action related to climate change or greenhouse emissions against manufacturers, producers, transporters, or sellers of fossil fuels. It explicitly states that such actions cannot be brought in any court in the state, and any pending cases must be dismissed. The act also clarifies that it does not create any new causes of action or remedies.
The legislative purpose of the act includes ensuring lawful access to affordable fossil fuels, promoting economic growth, and preventing lawsuits that impose unreasonable burdens on the fossil fuel commerce. The bill outlines various definitions related to the fossil fuel industry, including terms like "covered product," "manufacturer," "producer," and "trade association." The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.