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OK HB2746

Bill

Status

Passed

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lawson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 68 O.S. 2021, Section 4503, relating to the Oklahoma Remote Quality Jobs Incentive Act to modify eligibility requirements for basic health benefits plans.

  • Requires proxy establishments to obtain proof from remote workers that they have basic health benefits plans meeting specific coverage requirements including hospital care, physician care, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, prescription drugs, and prenatal care.

  • Specifies that basic health benefits plans must provide coverage where no more than 50% of the premium is paid by the employee, and explicitly excludes Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs) as insufficient to meet this definition.

  • Remote workers must not have lived in Oklahoma in the previous 12 months and must work from locations outside Oklahoma's physical boundaries to qualify under the incentive program.

  • Effective date is November 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Revenue and Taxation; Remote Quality Jobs Incentive Act; eligibility requirements for basic health benefits plans; effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/08/2025

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation4/1/2025
Appropriations and Budget3/5/2025
Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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