Oklahoma HB3122 protects whistleblowers from retaliation and outlines penalties for those who retaliate.
Oklahoma HB3122 establishes the state's public policy to safeguard whistleblowers who report wrongdoing in state agencies, political subdivisions, public trusts, and the private sector. It prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers and imposes criminal penalties, including up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine, for those who retaliate. Successful whistleblowers can seek civil damages for economic, emotional, and mental anguish, along with punitive damages, attorney fees, and costs. The act becomes effective November 1, 2026.
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