Civil procedure; Oklahoma Evidence Code; medical bills; admissible evidence; effective date.

HB 2612 limits the evidence courts can consider in personal injury cases involving medical bills. It requires that only the actual amount paid for past medical services (not the billed amount) be admissible, unless a provider confirms they accept that payment as full. For future medical costs, courts can only consider amounts necessary to satisfy obligations under the injured party's insurance or Medicare rates, with Medicare rates used if insurance coverage is unclear or unavailable. The bill applies to personal injury cases filed on or after November 1, 2025, and aims to standardize evidence rules for medical expenses.