OKL LEG Small Claims Procedure Act


On Apr. 24, OKL LEG passed bill for entities to represent themselves.


  • OKL LEG passed HB 1611, the Small claims procedure act; authorizing certain entities to represent themselves in actions in small claims court without an attorney.
  • Amends OKL LEG 12-36-1751 to permit entities to represent themselves in claims.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Allowed a corporate officer, member, manager, partner, trustee/employee of corporate/ legal entity to execute court filings on entity behalf in small claims court proceedings.
  • Legislative History
  • On Feb. 6, 2023, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 11, 2024, bill passed House.
  • On Mar. 12, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Apr. 17, 2024, bill passed Senate.
  • On Apr. 24, 2024, governor approved bill HB1611, to become effective Nov. 1, 2024.
  • Effectiveness
  • Upon governor approval or veto override, HB1611 will be effective Nov. 1, 2024.

Regulators OKL LEG
Entity Types CNSM; Corp
Reference Act, Bill, HB1611, 4/24/2024; Citation: OKL LEG 12-36-1751;
Functions Compliance; C-Suite; Legal; Operations
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Corporate
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 4/24/2024
Effective Date 11/1/2024
Rule Id 209728
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 4/24/2024
Report Section US Consumer

Last substantive update on 04/28/2024