SB1013

Workers' compensation; expanding certain rights and remedies. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Expands workers' compensation rights and remedies in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2025.

Oklahoma SB1013 amends the Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act to expand rights and remedies for employees. It ensures that workers' compensation benefits are exclusive, barring other legal actions against employers. The bill also clarifies that general contractors providing insurance to subcontractors are considered employers for compensation purposes. Effective November 1, 2025, it allows injured employees to seek damages if employers fail to secure compensation or commit intentional torts.

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Where it stands

Current
Business and Insurance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Daniels