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OK HB4463

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia Roe

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Oklahoma Health Care Workplace Incentive Safety Act, establishing an incentive program administered by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission for hospitals and health care systems that participate in workplace safety initiatives

  • Establishes the Oklahoma Health Care Workplace Safety Committee with 9 members, including the State Commissioner of Health, Chair of the State Board of Health, one Oklahoma Hospital Association representative, two health care HR directors appointed by legislative leaders, and four health care support staff appointed by the Oklahoma Hospital Association

  • Requires the Committee to assess annually whether each participating hospital has adopted a formal policy addressing workplace violence, with reporting to the Legislature beginning November 1, 2026

  • Directs the Committee to develop recommended workplace violence metrics based on national standards, identify available federal or private funding to help hospitals reduce violence incidents, and submit legislative recommendations

  • Effective date is November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Workplace safety; Oklahoma Health Care Workplace Incentive Safety Act; committee; membership; duties; codification; effective date.

Last Action

Remove Representative Newton as principal House author and substitute with Representative Roe

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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