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OK SB655
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dusty Deevers
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AI Summary
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Requires all Oklahoma employers to register for E-Verify and verify work authorization for all new employees hired after November 1, 2025, with verification records kept for at least 3 years
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Establishes escalating penalties: formal warning for first violation, $2,500 fine per violation for second offense or two+ unauthorized workers, and $5,000 fine plus potential license revocation for third or subsequent violations
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Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate complaints, conduct workplace inspections with warrant or subpoena, and maintain a database of violating employers
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Bars employers found in violation from bidding on or participating in state contracts for a minimum of one year
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Prohibits cities, towns, and municipalities from enacting ordinances or policies that limit the Attorney General's enforcement of the act
Legislative Description
Labor; creating the Oklahoma Taxpaper and Citizen Protection Act; requiring the use of E-Verify by employers. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/4/2025