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HB 3303

Insurance; auto insurance; accident investigation process; Oklahoma Insurance Department; penalties; police reports; arbitration; effective date.

2026 Regular Session

HB 3303 establishes new accident investigation procedures for Oklahoma auto insurers, including arbitration options and penalties for non-compliance with police report and investigation requirements.

Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 3303

Legislative bill overview

HB 3303 modifies Oklahoma's auto insurance accident investigation and claims processes, establishing new procedures for how insurers must handle accident investigations and potentially creating new dispute resolution mechanisms through arbitration. The bill also appears to establish penalties for non-compliance with these new investigation procedures and requirements related to police reports.

Why is this important

Auto insurance claims represent billions of dollars in annual payouts, and how quickly and fairly claims are resolved directly affects consumers' ability to repair vehicles and recover damages. Changes to investigation procedures and arbitration options could either streamline the claims process or create additional friction depending on implementation, potentially impacting insurance premiums, claim denial rates, and access to dispute resolution for policyholders.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of "reasonable investigation" — the bill doesn't specify what constitutes adequate investigation timelines or standards, which could lead to disputes over whether insurers have fulfilled their obligations
  • Arbitration vs. litigation trade-offs — mandatory or expansive arbitration clauses could limit consumers' legal remedies while potentially reducing insurer costs
  • Penalty structure and enforcement — unclear whether penalties are sufficient to incentivize compliance or who enforces them (Oklahoma Insurance Department authority/resources)
  • Police report requirements — mandating reliance on police reports may disadvantage accident victims in jurisdictions with slow police response or incomplete reports

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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