Pharmaceutical companies; creating the Oklahoma Medicine Injury Justice Act; providing for civil and criminal liability. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 801, the Oklahoma Medicine Injury Justice Act, makes pharmaceutical companies directly liable in Oklahoma state courts for harm caused by their products. It allows Oklahoma citizens harmed by pharmaceuticals to seek compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, and punitive damages in cases of gross negligence or fraud. The bill explicitly overrides federal immunity protections (like the PREP Act and Vaccine Injury Act) that previously shielded companies from state lawsuits, ensuring these cases are heard in Oklahoma courts without mandatory arbitration. This law directly affects Oklahoma residents injured by pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical companies operating within the state, effective July 1, 2025.