Oklahoma Legislature Moves to Cap Damages for the Injured

Tulsa, OK – The Oklahoma Legislature, backed by the State Chamber of Commerce, is advancing tort reform measures that would shield negligent corporations while leaving victims of catastrophic medical malpractice without adequate recourse. Under these proposals, Oklahomans who suffer life-altering injuries due to negligence could be limited to just $500,000 in non-economic damages—regardless of the severity of their suffering.​

This means a botched surgery, a preventable birth injury, or a fatal misdiagnosis would result in compensation that falls far short of covering the lifelong impact on victims. Big insurance companies stand to profit, while families are left to shoulder the need for lifelong trauma

What You Can Do

Oklahomans must act now to stop this attack on patient rights:

• Contact Your State Legislators: Reach out to your state representatives and senators to express your opposition to the proposed tort reform.​ Vote “NO” on House Bill 2681, known as the “Torts Reform Act of 2025”.
  • Find Your Legislator: Use the Oklahoma Legislature’s “Find My Legislator” tool to identify your representatives.​Oklahoma Legislature

  • Oklahoma House of Representatives: Call (405) 521-2711 or toll-free at (800) 522-8502.​

  • Oklahoma Senate: Contact the Senate at (405) 524-0126 or email webmaster@oksenate.gov

• Attend the Public Hearing on March 27, 2025: A critical public hearing on these tort reform measures is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Your presence can make a significant impact.​

• Location: Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105.​oksenate.gov

• Time: To be announced; please check the Oklahoma Senate Calendar for updates.​oksenate.gov

• Spread the Word: Share this issue on social media and within your community to raise awareness.​okosteo.org

Oklahoma families deserve justice—not corporate protectionism. Speak up before it’s too late.