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SB 625

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2026 Regular Session Introduced by Erick Harris and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma bill requires disclosure of lawsuit funding agreements in discovery while prohibiting that information from being used as trial evidence against plaintiffs.

Referred for engrossment
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Bill Summary · SB 625

Legislative bill overview

SB 625 modifies Oklahoma's discovery rules in civil litigation to require parties to disclose commercial litigation funding agreements (also known as litigation finance or lawsuit funding) upon request. The bill also establishes protections by prohibiting certain information about these funding arrangements from being admitted as evidence in court proceedings.

Why is this important

Commercial litigation funding has grown significantly, allowing plaintiffs to finance cases in exchange for a percentage of settlements or judgments. This bill addresses transparency concerns by requiring disclosure while simultaneously protecting funded parties from having funding arrangements used against them as evidence—balancing creditor rights with plaintiff interests and jury perception issues.

Potential points of contention

  • Plaintiff fairness vs. defendant transparency: Defendants argue they need full knowledge of funding to understand plaintiff motivation and settlement leverage, while plaintiffs contend funding details are irrelevant to case merits and could bias juries
  • Scope of "certain information" restrictions: The bill's language on what evidence is prohibited remains vague—unclear whether it bars all funding details, only terms, or specific categories, creating litigation over admissibility
  • Impact on lawsuit economics: Funders may demand clearer terms or higher rates if disclosure requirements increase litigation risk, potentially pricing out legitimate cases while benefiting well-capitalized plaintiffs

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

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