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OK SB1944

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Casey Murdock

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of agricultural workers exempt from workers' compensation coverage, specifying the $150,000 gross annual payroll threshold applies "per each Farm Service Agency number or account" rather than as a single total across all operations.

  • Maintains existing exemptions for agricultural, ranching, and horticultural employers with less than $150,000 annual payroll and for agricultural workers not operating motorized machines.

  • Preserves all other definitions in the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act, including terms for compensable injury, employee categories, disability standards, and medical evidence requirements.

  • Effective date is November 1, 2026.

Legislative Description

Administrative Workers' Compensation Act; modifying definition. Effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Business and Insurance2/3/2026

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