This bill establishes the "Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Policy Act of 2025," creating a new framework for setting medical fees in workers' compensation cases. It directly affects medical providers treating work-related injuries and injured workers receiving medical care through workers' compensation. The policy will take effect on November 1, 2025, standardizing fee rates for medical services under workers' compensation claims.
SB 1204 requires Oklahoma school districts to provide teachers and school support personnel with three days of paid bereavement leave following the death of their spouse or child, including leave for miscarriage. This leave must be granted in addition to existing sick leave benefits and cannot be reduced by local negotiated leave policies. The bill amends Oklahoma law to mandate this policy for all affected employees, effective immediately under an emergency provision. It directly affects school employees covered under Section 6-104 of Oklahoma Statutes.
HB 3066 creates the Health Care Workforce Training Commission and establishes the "Rural Health Transformation Revolving Fund" in Oklahoma's state treasury. The fund will collect federal funds (including those from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025), interest, and designated state monies to specifically recruit and retain healthcare workers in rural and underserved Oklahoma communities, requiring a minimum 5-year service commitment. The Commission can use these funds for workforce programs and create necessary rules to implement the program. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and directly affects rural healthcare providers and communities facing workforce shortages.
SB 1613 updates Oklahoma's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) regulations to enhance safety oversight. It requires local officials (sheriffs, fire chiefs, or mayors) to notify the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator of LPG accidents or fires within one business day, enabling prompt investigations. The bill revises qualification standards for safety inspectors (requiring 2+ years of LPG system experience), modifies registration permits and fee structures (mandating fees fund specific safety programs), and updates container identification requirements. These changes directly affect LPG businesses, safety inspectors, and local emergency responders by clarifying reporting duties and operational standards. The bill also removes outdated provisions and updates language to be gender-neutral.
SB 1884 ensures school districts grant statewide professional educators' associations (like teacher unions) equal access to school employees for activities such as distributing materials, speaking at meetings, and using school facilities. It prohibits schools from conditioning this access on fees, meals, or donations and requires districts to notify the State Board of Education if access is denied within 15 days. The bill also allows school employees to terminate membership in these associations at any time without restrictions or requiring a reason, and invalidates any existing agreements that limit this right. These changes take effect July 1, 2026, applying directly to school employees and educators' associations in Oklahoma.
HB 3671 redefines "career teacher" in Oklahoma law for public school educators. To qualify, teachers must meet specific criteria: either 3+ consecutive years in one district with certain evaluation ratings, 4+ years with averaged "effective" ratings, or a district petition process for those who don't meet standard requirements. This definition directly affects teachers seeking career status, which typically provides enhanced job protections. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
HB 3177 sets a base annual salary of $53,000 for court reporters regularly employed by Oklahoma's Corporation Commission. It also establishes additional pay based on certifications: $2,000 per year for each qualifying certification (like RPR, RMR, or CRR) up to a maximum $8,000 annually, plus a $3,000 equipment allowance and $400 per year in longevity pay (capped at $8,000 total). These provisions apply specifically to court reporters working for the Corporation Commission, with salary adjustments tied to certification levels and years of service. The bill directly affects court reporters employed by the Corporation Commission, detailing concrete pay structures rather than broader policy changes.
HB 1739 increases employer contributions to Oklahoma's law enforcement retirement system from 11% to 16.5% over five years, starting July 2025. It changes how retirement benefits are calculated for certain officers by using the highest salary for similar positions (instead of final average salary) to determine payments. The bill directly affects current and future retirees in the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, including highway patrol officers, investigators, and other covered law enforcement roles. Benefits will be based on the greater of either the top salary for comparable positions or the member's final average salary, multiplied by 2.5% per year of service.
HB 4321 amends Oklahoma's Elevator Safety Act to strengthen enforcement and public safety processes. It requires the Department of Labor to create an enforcement program including random inspections, written notices for violations, and public awareness efforts, while prohibiting retroactive application of new safety rules to existing buildings unless documented hazards exist. The bill also establishes a process for anyone to submit written complaints about elevator safety concerns, with the Department required to investigate if reasonable grounds are found. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting elevator owners, operators, and the Department of Labor.
SB 169 increases annual longevity pay for eligible Oklahoma state employees based on years of service, with payments rising from $250 to $3,000 per year for 20+ years of service. It directly affects most full-time and part-time state employees (excluding elected officials, school districts, and certain boards/commissions), including conservation district workers under the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. The bill updates payment schedules in the statute, clarifies eligibility rules for continuous service (allowing 30-day breaks), and specifies that part-time employees working over 150 hours monthly count toward eligibility. The changes apply to employees certified by their agency and take effect upon enactment.
