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