SB1742

State government; prohibiting state employees from taking certain action. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1742 prohibits state employees from workplace harassment related to preferred pronouns and mandates the Department of Labor to create.

Oklahoma SB1742 defines "preferred pronouns" and "workplace harassment" in state statutes. It prohibits state employees from engaging in workplace harassment related to preferred pronouns. The Department of Labor must create workplace standards regarding preferred pronouns, including corrective action policies. After legislative approval, the Department will distribute these standards to all state agencies, entities, and instrumentalities. The act declares an emergency and becomes effective July 1, 2026.

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Current
Rules Committee
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History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Jett