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 courts for harm caused by their products to Oklahoma citizens. It requires companies to pay financial compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages in cases of gross negligence or fraud. The bill explicitly removes federal immunities (like the PREP Act) that previously shielded companies from state court claims, ensuring all cases are heard in Oklahoma state courts without mandatory arbitration. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and asserts Oklahoma’s authority to enforce accountability under state constitutional protections.