Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 2084 — Governmental Tort Claims Act; limiting settlement awards for wrongful termination claims; providing for inclusion of certain damages. Effective date.

Last action — Approved by Governor 05/12/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 13, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill limits settlement awards for wrongful termination claims for faculty members in Oklahoma's higher education system.

This legislation caps the total amount that institutions can pay faculty members for wrongful termination claims to two years of their base salary. It also outlines exclusions for certain contributions or wages and specifies who qualifies as a faculty member.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a faculty member in Oklahoma, this bill limits the financial compensation you can receive for wrongful termination claims.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

61 added · 75 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Bill SB 2084 include the addition of definitions for "faculty member," "institution," and "wrongful termination claim" related to higher education in Oklahoma. This clarity helps establish who is covered by the law and what constitutes wrongful termination in a university setting. By outlining these terms, the bill aims to protect faculty members better and ensure they have a clearer path to address grievances, ultimately strengthening employee rights within the state's educational institutions.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
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Paxton and Jett of the Senate and Hilbert of the House 6 An Act relating to The Governmental Tort Claims Act;
Paxton and Jett of the Senate and Hilbert of the House An Act relating to The Governmental Tort Claims Act;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
The Governmental Tort Claims Act BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
“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 ENGR.
“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;
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2084 Page 1 institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education;
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3 Presiding Officer of the Senate 5 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 6th day of May, 2026.
8 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor 05/12/2026

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

  4. Enrolled, to House

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Signed, returned to Senate

  7. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 70 Nays: 21

  8. General Order

  9. CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

  10. Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary

  11. Referred to Civil Judiciary

  12. Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

  13. First Reading

  14. Engrossed to House

  15. Referred for engrossment

  16. Measure passed: Ayes: 35 Nays: 7

  17. General Order, Amended by Floor Substitute

  18. Coauthored by Representative Hilbert (principal House author)

  19. Placed on General Order

  20. Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed

  21. Coauthored by Senator Jett

  22. Second Reading referred to Judiciary

  23. Authored by Senator Paxton

  24. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 29 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Third Reading

Passed 70 Yea · 21 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 68605
Unaffiliated 2002
Democrat 01502
Total 702109
% of votes cast 70%21%0%9%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Alonso-Sandoval — Not Voting
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Aletia Timmons Democrat Nay
Amanda Clinton Democrat Not Voting
Andy Fugate Democrat Nay
Annie Menz Democrat Nay
Cyndi Munson Democrat Nay
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Nay
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Nay
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Nay
Jared Deck Democrat Nay
John Waldron Democrat Not Voting
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Nay
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Nay
Michelle McCane Democrat Nay
Mickey Dollens Democrat Nay
Ronald Stewart Democrat Nay
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Nay
Trish Ranson Democrat Nay
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Nay
Cynthia Roe Republican Not Voting
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Dillon Travis Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Not Voting
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Nay
Ken Luttrell Republican Not Voting
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin Norwood Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Not Voting
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Not Voting
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Nay
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Nay
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Nay
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Nay
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Judiciary And Public Safety Oversight Committee: Do Pass

Passed 8 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8200
Democrat 0300
Total 8500
% of votes cast 62%38%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Nay
Ronald Stewart Democrat Nay
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Nay
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Nay
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Nay

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Third Reading

Passed 35 Yea · 7 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 34005
Democrat 1701
Total 35706
% of votes cast 73%15%0%13%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Nay
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Nay
Julia Kirt Democrat Nay
Mark Mann Democrat Not Voting
Mary B. Boren Democrat Nay
Michael Brooks Democrat Nay
Nikki Nice Democrat Nay
Regina Goodwin Democrat Nay
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Not Voting
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Bryan Logan Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Not Voting
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Not Voting
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Not Voting
Rob Hall Republican Not Voting
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 2084?
SB 2084 is sponsored by Lonnie Paxton (Republican) and Kyle Hilbert (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2084?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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