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OK SB95

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ally Seifried

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 85A O.S. 2021, Section 2 of the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act to update statutory language and references throughout the definitions section
  • Adds a new exclusion from the definition of "employee" for persons engaging in temporary work arrangements (job shadowing) that allow observation of a work environment and gaining work experience without expectation of financial compensation
  • Replaces references to "this act" with "the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act" and updates formatting of defined terms throughout the statute
  • Removes the word "Oklahoma" before "Office of the Chief Medical Examiner" in provisions related to drug and alcohol testing for deceased injured employees
  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation; amending definitions. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/06/2025

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Civil Judiciary4/1/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight4/1/2025
Business and Insurance2/4/2025

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