Oklahoma Supreme Court Declares Business Courts Legislation Unconstitutional

October 8, 2025 - 09:36

On October 7, 2025, the Oklahoma Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling by declaring Senate Bill 632, which aimed to establish specialized business courts, unconstitutional. The decision effectively nullifies the legislation in its entirety, raising questions about the future of business litigation in the state.

The court's ruling emphasized that the creation of business courts violated existing state laws and principles of judicial administration. Proponents of the bill had argued that specialized courts would streamline business disputes and enhance efficiency in legal proceedings. However, the justices found that the proposed structure did not align with the constitutional framework governing the state’s judicial system.

This ruling has sparked a debate among lawmakers and legal experts regarding the need for reform in handling business-related cases. Critics of the bill expressed concerns about potential biases and the implications of segregating business disputes from the general court system. As the legal community assesses the ramifications of this decision, it remains to be seen how the state will address the challenges of business litigation moving forward.