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OK HB2927
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jason Dunnington
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AI Summary
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Creates a family temporary disability insurance program administered by the Oklahoma Department of Labor, providing up to 6 weeks of wage replacement benefits at 65% of weekly wages within any 12-month period
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Covers workers who take leave to care for a seriously ill child, spouse, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, or domestic partner, or to bond with a new child within one year of birth, foster placement, or adoption
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Funded entirely through employee contributions at rates determined by the Department, with funds deposited into a newly created Disability Trust Fund
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Requires a 7-day unpaid waiting period before benefits begin, and employers may require employees to use up to 2 weeks of accrued vacation before receiving benefits
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Imposes a 25% penalty on individuals who falsely certify medical conditions to obtain benefits, plus repayment of fraudulently obtained benefits
Legislative Description
State government; creating the Paid Family Leave Act; establishing family temporary disability insurance program; effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
2/2/2016