OK HB3725

Requires all employers registered in Oklahoma to use E-Verify or an equivalent federal status verification system for all new hires, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees

Exempts independent contractors, returning seasonal employees rehired within 12 months who were previously verified, and allows agricultural employers to designate third parties to submit verifications on their behalf

Directs the Department of Labor to create a centralized online portal with forms, multilingual guidance, and training materials; employers with 50+ employees must comply within 90 days, all others within 180 days of portal launch

Imposes fines of $100-$500 per knowing violation, $5,000 per month for continuing to employ someone after final nonconfirmation, and $1,000+ for repeat offenses; clerical errors and system glitches are excluded from penalties

Effective November 1, 2026