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OK SB389
Bill
AI Summary
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Grants the Oklahoma Attorney General concurrent authority with the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission to investigate and enforce workers' compensation law violations
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Authorizes unannounced on-site inspections of any employer to verify compliance with workers' compensation requirements
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Employers who fail to secure required workers' compensation coverage face misdemeanor charges and fines up to $10,000, plus civil penalties up to $1,000 per day of violation (maximum $50,000 for first offense)
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Employers may contest proposed violation judgments by filing a written hearing request within 20 days; failure to respond makes the judgment final
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Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Workers' compensation; granting Attorney General concurrent authority with the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission to investigate and enforce certain violations; authorizing certain inspections. Emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/4/2025