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OK HB2730

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Eric Proctor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public and private employers from discharging or discriminating against employees in compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment for displaying an American flag on their person or work station

  • Protection applies only when the flag display does not substantially or materially interfere with the employee's job duties

  • Employees may bring civil action against violating employers within 2 years of the violation

  • Courts may order relief including reinstatement, restoration of seniority, lost compensation, damages, and reasonable attorney fees

  • Effective date: November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Labor; prohibiting employers from discriminating against employees who display the American flag; effective date.

Last Action

Remove Representative Lockhart as principal House author and substitute with Representative Proctor

2/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Business, Labor, and Retirement Laws2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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