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OK HB1846

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mike Shelton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Private employees in Oklahoma shall be granted leave of absence for organ and bone marrow donation, subject to employer approval based on medical necessity for scheduling
  • Bone marrow donors receive 5 workdays of leave; human organ donors receive 30 workdays of leave, with written verification required
  • Employees may use existing sick leave, vacation, and annual leave to cover the absence
  • Employers are prohibited from penalizing employees for requesting or obtaining donation-related leave
  • Leave applies only when the employee is personally serving as the donor; effective date November 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Labor; authorizing leave of absence for certain donations for certain employees; effective date.

Health and Mental Health

Last Action

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Economic Development and Financial Services Committee

2/28/2013

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Financial Services2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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