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OK HB2129

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Kris Steele

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 85 O.S. 2001, Section 6 regarding workers' compensation liability for damages caused by violations of Section 5.

  • Clarifies language by replacing "his" with "the" when referring to reinstatement of employees discharged in violation of the Workers' Compensation Act.

  • Maintains cap on exemplary or punitive damage awards at $100,000.00 and burden of proof on the employee.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation; clarifying language; effective date.

Workers Compensation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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