Workers' compensation; granting Attorney General concurrent authority with the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission to investigate and enforce certain violations; authorizing certain inspections. Emergency.

SB 389 (Workers' Compensation Enforcement) amends Oklahoma law to grant the Attorney General concurrent authority with the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission to investigate and enforce violations of workers' compensation coverage requirements. It directly affects employers who fail to secure required workers' compensation insurance, allowing both the Attorney General and the Commission to conduct unannounced on-site inspections. Key provisions include imposing fines up to $1,000 per day (capped at $50,000 per violation) and enabling the Commission to seek court orders to halt employer operations until compliance is achieved. The bill updates enforcement procedures while maintaining existing liability under the Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act.