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

Summary

The bill caps the total monetary relief a public higher‑education institution in Oklahoma can pay to a former employee in a state‑law wrongful‑termination case at two years of the employee’s base salary. It applies only to state‑law claims and excludes retirement contributions, accrued wages, and leave. The measure aims to control costs for public colleges while preserving federal‑law remedies.

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