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OK SB378
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends 59 O.S. 2011, Section 1151.22 to require all roofing contracts include a statement that workers are covered by workers' compensation insurance.
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Restricts use of workers' compensation exemption affidavits to new residential construction projects only; all commercial projects and maintenance or repair work must have workers' compensation coverage.
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Allows day laborers hired through temporary labor agencies to provide agency affidavits to satisfy workers' compensation requirements if they show proof of coverage through that agency.
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Prohibits registered roofing contractors from hiring out-of-state companies or unregistered persons or independent contractors without required workers' compensation insurance or employee status.
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Grants homeowners immunity from liability for injury or death to workers on roofing projects when the contractor is properly registered and carries workers' compensation insurance on all workers; effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Roofing Contractor Registration Act; requiring workers' compensation; granting immunity. Effective date.
Last Action
remove as principal author Representative McBride and substitute with Representative Newell
5/19/2015