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OK SB378

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newberry

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 59 O.S. 2011, Section 1151.22 to require all roofing contracts include a statement that workers are covered by workers' compensation insurance.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Prohibits registered roofing contractors from hiring out-of-state companies or unregistered persons or independent contractors without required workers' compensation insurance or employee status.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Business, Labor, and Retirement Laws3/10/2015
Judiciary2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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