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OK HB2927

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jason Dunnington

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Funded entirely through employee contributions at rates determined by the Department, with funds deposited into a newly created Disability Trust Fund

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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