Oklahoma HB1148 establishes whistleblower protections and penalties for retaliation against those reporting wrongdoing.
Oklahoma HB1148 sets the public policy to safeguard whistleblowers who report wrongdoing in state agencies, political subdivisions, public trusts, and private sector workplaces. It defines whistleblowers and prescribes criminal penalties for retaliation, including up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. Successful whistleblowers can pursue civil actions for economic, emotional, and mental damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees. The act takes effect November 1, 2025.
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