Labor & Employment

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3570: State employee compensation; exclusions; effective date; emergency.

HB 3570 provides an 8% salary increase for Oklahoma state employees earning $80,000 or less as of June 30, 2026, effective July 1, 2026. It directly affects full-time state employees meeting the salary threshold, excluding those employed by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, public universities, or common school districts. The bill specifies that the increase applies only to salaries not exceeding $80,000, with no other compensation adjustments covered. It was designated an emergency measure to take effect immediately upon approval.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides 8% salary increase for eligible state employees under $80k, directly increasing wages for covered workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3127: Medical marijuana; policy for applicants and employees; exceptions; effective date.

HB 3127 protects Oklahoma medical marijuana patients and caregivers from discrimination in employment, public assistance, and firearm ownership. It prohibits employers from refusing to hire, firing, or penalizing individuals solely for being a licensed medical marijuana user, and bars denial of Medicaid, SNAP, or firearm rights based on that status. However, the bill mandates a "zero-tolerance" policy for safety-sensitive jobs (like operating vehicles, handling hazardous materials, or direct patient care), allowing employers to enforce drug testing and discipline for marijuana use at work. Employers may still maintain written drug testing policies under state standards, but cannot deny employment based solely on medical marijuana license status or a positive test if the user is licensed and not impaired at work.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects medical marijuana users from employment discrimination and firearm rights denial, advancing civil rights in criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects medical marijuana patients from Medicaid denial, advancing healthcare access and patient rights under public health programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects medical marijuana patients from employment discrimination, preventing refusal to hire/firing based on status, aligning with workers' rights protection in Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Drug Policy Firearms Medicaid

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1498: Labor; prohibiting certain hiring practices; permitting certain policies during the hiring process; providing exceptions to applicability of provisions. Effective date.

SB 1498 prohibits Oklahoma employers (both public and private) from asking about an applicant's criminal history or obtaining criminal record information before making a conditional job offer. Employers may only ask about criminal convictions that would legally disqualify someone for a specific job under federal, state, or local law. The law does not apply to "sensitive positions" (like school staff, law enforcement, or roles involving vulnerable adults) or jobs where law requires criminal record checks. It takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves pre-employment criminal history barriers, advancing reentry reform to reduce recidivism and improve post-incarceration employment opportunities.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits pre-offer criminal history inquiries, reducing employment barriers and protecting applicants' rights under fair hiring practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 3960: Technology; Safe Stores are Staffed Stores Act; self-service checkouts; drug retail; food retail; effective date.

HB 3960, the "Safe Stores are Staffed Stores Act," requires drug and large food retail stores (over 15,000 sq ft or 85,000 sq ft with 10% food space) with self-service checkouts to maintain at least one employee for every four kiosks during operation. It bans self-checkout for items needing ID (like alcohol/tobacco) or tagged items (e.g., with electronic tags), mandates clear signage about customer rights, and requires dedicated staff to monitor checkouts without other duties. Violations carry civil penalties of $100 per employee per day (capped at $1,000 daily), plus attorney fees. The law prohibits retaliation against employees enforcing these rules and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates minimum staffing ratios (1 employee per 4 kiosks) for self-checkout, preventing workforce reduction and protecting retail worker jobs in covered stores.95% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3033: Schools; minimum salary and benefits; certified personnel salary increase; effective date; emergency.

HB 3033 establishes new minimum salary requirements for certified school staff in Oklahoma public schools, effective for the 2025-2026 school year. The bill sets a detailed pay schedule based on years of experience and education level (e.g., bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees), specifying minimum annual amounts for both salary and fringe benefits like retirement. It requires school districts to meet these minimums, with specific rules for crediting out-of-state teaching experience and military service. The law directly affects all certified teachers and support staff in Oklahoma’s public school districts.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes mandatory minimum salary/benefit increases for certified school staff based on experience and education, directly advancing teacher compensation and retention in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates minimum salary increases and benefits for school staff, directly advancing worker compensation standards in education sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 4199: Workforce; creating the child care Tri-Share Workforce Pilot Program; stating eligibility criteria; requiring certain reports; effective date.

HB 4199 establishes a three-year Tri-Share Workforce Pilot Program to help working parents afford child care for children aged birth to 8. It requires participating employers, the state, and parents to share costs equally - state matching employer contributions up to one-third of total costs, with parents covering the remainder - targeting employees earning 150-250% of the federal poverty level who don’t qualify for existing child care subsidies. The program will test in six Oklahoma counties (two urban, four rural) starting July 2026, with the Department of Human Services developing guidelines, providing technical assistance, and reporting annually on participation and impacts. If successful, it could lead to a statewide program, but the pilot itself is limited to the specified counties and eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides child care cost-sharing for working parents, easing employment barriers and supporting workforce participation for low-income workers.95% confidence

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 3657: Labor; employment definitions; payment references for certain agricultural services; Workforce Commission; data; confidential; effective date.

HB 3657 amends Oklahoma's definition of "employment" in the Labor Act, primarily affecting agricultural workers, crew leaders, and domestic workers. It clarifies that agricultural workers become covered employees if their employer paid $20,000+ in cash wages during a calendar year or employed 10+ workers for 20 weeks. The bill also defines "crew leaders" (who supply farm laborers) and specifies when they or the farm operator are treated as employers. Additionally, it updates domestic service coverage to require $1,000+ in quarterly cash wages for workers to be considered employees. The bill is proposed for the 2026 legislative session.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands labor coverage for agricultural/domestic workers by clarifying employer thresholds, strengthening protections under Labor Act.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 4463: Workplace safety; Oklahoma Health Care Workplace Incentive Safety Act; committee; membership; duties; codification; effective date.

HB 4463 creates the "Oklahoma Health Care Workplace Incentive Safety Act," requiring hospitals and health care systems receiving state reimbursement to adopt formal workplace violence policies. It establishes a committee to develop safety metrics, assess hospital compliance annually, and administer incentives paid by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. The bill directly affects participating healthcare facilities by linking state funding to workplace safety standards, with the committee also identifying federal funding opportunities and submitting legislative recommendations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals receiving state funds to adopt workplace violence policies, linking funding to safety compliance, strengthening healthcare workplace safety standards.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates workplace violence policies for healthcare facilities receiving state funds, links funding to safety compliance, and establishes committee to develop safety metrics and incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Workplace Safety

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SB 1937: Labor organizations; prohibiting certain employers from receiving economic development incentives. Effective date.

SB 1937 prohibits employers who engage in specific labor practices from receiving Oklahoma's economic development incentives (such as grants, loans, or tax credits). It directly affects employers seeking these incentives by banning: (1) granting union recognition based solely on signed cards instead of secret ballot elections, (2) sharing employee contact information without consent, (3) signing neutrality agreements with unions, and (4) requiring subcontractors to violate these rules. Employers found violating these provisions must repay all incentives received for the project. The bill exempts existing agreements before its November 1, 2026, effective date and employers with current collective bargaining agreements.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits tax credits and economic incentives for employers engaging in specific labor practices, restricting fiscal incentives available to businesses.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits employers from using anti-union tactics (e.g., card checks without secret ballot) to access incentives, protecting workers' right to secret ballot elections in union recognition and strengthening collective bargaining rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4481: Labor; public employees; collective bargaining; effective date.

HB 4481 establishes a statutory right for all Oklahoma public employees (including state, county, and municipal workers) to form unions, negotiate collectively over wages and working conditions, and engage in protected concerted activities. The bill explicitly guarantees employees the right to join or assist labor organizations without employer interference, while also affirming their right to decline participation in such activities. Key provisions require employers to recognize and bargain with elected employee representatives on terms of employment, mirroring federal labor protections. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentGuarantees public employees' collective bargaining rights, protected concerted activities, and prohibits employer interference in union organizing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees

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