Pharmaceutical companies; creating the Oklahoma Medicine Injury Justice Act. Emergency.

SB 2101 creates the Oklahoma Medicine Injury Justice Act, making pharmaceutical companies directly liable in Oklahoma state courts for harm caused by their products. It allows affected Oklahomans to seek compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages in cases of gross negligence or fraud. The bill explicitly overrides federal immunities (like the PREP Act and Vaccine Injury Act) that would otherwise shield companies from state lawsuits. It ensures all claims are heard in Oklahoma courts without mandatory arbitration, preserving access to justice under state constitutional rights. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency due to the urgency of protecting citizens' health and safety.