SB521

Franchises; modifying definition; updating statutory reference. Effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/25/25

Oklahoma SB521 modifies the definition of "franchisor" and updates statutory references related to employer-employee relationships in franchise.

Oklahoma SB521 amends the definition of "franchisor" to include any person who grants a franchise and participates in the franchise relationship. It clarifies that a franchisor is not considered the employer of a franchisee or the franchisee's employees, and vice versa. The bill also updates statutory references and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 16–0 · Mar 25, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 24, 2025

House

CR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee

Apr 8, 2025

House

Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Business

Apr 1, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight