Insurance: clarifying certain responsibilities in relation to glass and injurious substances on highways; directing for remittance of certain payments. Effective date.

SB 980 clarifies that vehicle insurers (if policyholders have minimum required coverage) must pay for removing glass or hazardous substances spilled on highways after accidents, including costs for towing and storage. It requires truck-tractors carrying cargo to maintain specific insurance covering roadway spill cleanup costs. The bill directs insurers to directly pay towing companies for these removal claims, updating previous language to ensure timely reimbursement. This affects vehicle owners with insurance, towing operators, and commercial trucking companies operating in Oklahoma.