Civil procedure; service of process; electronic means; effective date.

HB 1230 amends Oklahoma's civil procedure rules to require certified mail with return receipt for service of summons and petition on certain defendants, including individuals, corporations, and government entities. It specifically applies to cases where service is made by mail under Section 2004, mandating certified mail with restricted delivery to the addressee. This change affects plaintiffs' attorneys, court clerks, and licensed process servers who handle mail service. The bill does not introduce electronic service but clarifies and standardizes existing mail service requirements for specified defendant categories. The effective date is set by the bill's provisions.