Torts; authorizing use of certain withholding funds to pay certain judgements against firearm manufacturers. Effective date.

This Oklahoma bill (SB 1889) allows firearm manufacturers based in the state to use employee tax withholdings to pay court judgments against them. Specifically, if a manufacturer faces a liability judgment under current tort law, they can apply up to the full amount of their most recent year's employee tax withholdings. The Oklahoma Tax Commission would transfer these funds directly to a special account to cover the judgment. The law applies only to manufacturers located in Oklahoma and takes effect November 1, 2026.