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OK SB1083

Bill

Status

Passed

5/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newberry

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 59 O.S. 2011, Section 1151.22 to allow legitimately exempt persons to use an affidavit of exemption for workers' compensation insurance, which must be attached to the contract and is limited to residential construction projects only

  • Requires all workers on commercial roofing projects to be covered by workers' compensation insurance as employees of the registered roofing contractor

  • Permits day laborers to satisfy workers' compensation requirements by providing an affidavit from their temporary labor agency showing coverage

  • Prohibits registered roofing contractors from hiring out-of-state companies, unregistered persons, or independent contractors who lack required workers' compensation insurance or employee status

  • Grants homeowners immunity from liability in the workers' compensation system for injuries or deaths to workers on roofing projects performed by registered contractors

Legislative Description

Roofing Contractor Registration Act; affidavit of exemption; workers' compensation coverage. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/11/2016

5/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Civil Procedure3/14/2016
Judiciary2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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