HB1483

Schools; whistleblower protections; extending applicability of protections to support employees; effective date; emergency.

Complete·5/7/25

Oklahoma HB1483 extends whistleblower protections to support employees in schools.

Oklahoma HB1483 enacts the Oklahoma Whistleblower Protection in Education Act of 2025, extending whistleblower protections to support employees in schools. This act ensures these employees can report misconduct without fear of retaliation. The protections apply to actions taken in good faith and are not codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. The act will become effective November 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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History

May 7, 2025

House

Approved by Governor 05/06/2025

May 1, 2025

House

Enrolled, signed, to Senate

May 1, 2025

Senate

Enrolled measure signed, returned to House