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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
HOUSE BILL 2628 By: Harris
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to civil procedure; amending 12 O.S.
2021, Section 2702, which relates to testimony by
experts; requiring proponent make certain
demonstration to court; and providing an effective
date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 12 O.S. 2021, Section 2702,
is amended to read as follows:
Section 2702. If scientific, technical or other
specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact to
understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue, a
witness qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill,
experience, training , or education may testify in the form of
an opinion or otherwise, if the proponent demonstrates to the
court that it is more likely than not that :
1. The testimony is based upon sufficient facts or data;
2. The testimony is the product of reliable principles and
methods; and
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3. The witness has applied expert's opinion reflects a reliable
application of the principles and methods reliably to the facts of
the case.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2025.
60-1-11341 AQH 12/12/24