Oklahoma SB2084: Governmental Tort Claims Act; limiting settlement awards for wrongful termination claims; providing for inclusion of certain damages. Effective date.

What the bill says

An Act relating to The Governmental Tort Claims Act; defining terms; limiting settlement awards for wrongful termination claims; providing for inclusion of certain damages; providing for exclusion of certain contributions or wages; providing exceptions to applicability; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: The Governmental Tort Claims Act.

From the enrolled text, May 6, 2026:

An Act relating to The Governmental Tort Claims Act; defining terms; limiting settlement awards for wrongful termination claims; providing for inclusion of certain damages; providing for exclusion of certain contributions or wages; providing exceptions to applicability; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: The Governmental Tort Claims Act SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 163.1 of Title 51, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: A. As used in this section: 1. "Faculty member" means any regular faculty member as defined by the applicable policy of the subject institution; 2. "Institution" means any institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, the governing body of any institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, an employee of an institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, and a member of the governing body of any institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education; and 3. "Wrongful termination claim" means any claim, cause of action, complaint, grievance, lawsuit, or demand for monetary or equitable relief, arising under state law alleging wrongful termination of an employee. B. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the total amount paid by an institution to a faculty member to resolve a wrongful …

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Sponsors

• Shane Jett (R)
• Lonnie Paxton (R, SD-023) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 13, 2026: Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
2. May 6, 2026: Sent to Governor
3. May 6, 2026: Enrolled, to House
4. May 6, 2026: Referred for enrollment
5. May 6, 2026: Signed, returned to Senate
6. May 6, 2026: Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 70 Nays: 21
7. May 6, 2026: General Order
8. April 14, 2026: CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
9. April 6, 2026: Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary
10. March 31, 2026: Referred to Civil Judiciary

Votes

• Third Reading (May 6, 2026): 70 yea, 21 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (April 14, 2026): 8 yea, 5 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (April 2, 2026): 7 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Third Reading (March 26, 2026): 35 yea, 7 nay, passed
• Senate Judiciary Committee (February 17, 2026): 6 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB2084?

SB2084 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Governmental Tort Claims Act; limiting settlement awards for wrongful termination claims; providing for inclusion of certain damages. Effective date.

What does SB2084 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to The Governmental Tort Claims Act; defining terms; limiting settlement awards for wrongful termination claims; providing for inclusion of certain damages; providing for exclusion of certain contributions or wages; providing exceptions to applicability; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: The Governmental Tort Claims Act.

What is the status of SB2084?

Signed into law as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/12/2026 (May 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SB2084?

Lonnie Paxton (R, SD-023), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB2084?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB2084&Session=2600