Labor & Employment

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 3383: State employees; working hours; emergency conditions; Office of Management and Enterprise Services.

HB 3383 limits most Oklahoma state employees to working no more than 14 hours in any 24-hour period, including overtime. This rule may be temporarily suspended during officially declared emergencies to protect life, public safety, or critical infrastructure. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services must define what qualifies as an emergency, and all state agencies must create new scheduling rules to comply. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentLimits state employee work hours to 14/day, protecting against excessive overtime and enhancing workplace safety standards for public sector workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Public Employees

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 3037: Governmental Tort Claims Act; clarifying definition of employee to include students actively participating in certain institution-sponsored activities or events; effective date.

HB 3037 amends Oklahoma's Governmental Tort Claims Act to clarify that students actively participating in institution-sponsored activities or events are considered "employees" under the law. This change directly affects students who sustain injuries during school-organized events like sports, clubs, or campus activities. The bill adds students to the existing definition of "employee" in Section 152, allowing them to file tort claims against the state or political subdivisions for injuries occurring during such activities. This adjustment aligns student participants with the same legal protections previously extended to other defined employee groups under the act.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workplace injury protections to students in school activities, classifying them as 'employees' for tort claims under safety standards.95% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3823: State government; creating the Oklahoma Employee Benefits Expansion Act of 2026; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.

HB 3823 requires private employers in Oklahoma to provide employees with up to 90 days of unpaid leave for organ or bone marrow donation, upon written request. It directly affects private employers (excluding government entities, schools, and public agencies) and their employees who are organ or bone marrow donors. The bill also allows employers who pay employees during this leave to claim a 25% credit against their Oklahoma income tax liability, limited to the first 90 days. This law does not apply to employees already covered by federal Family Medical Leave Act protections and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 25% tax credit to employers for paid leave, reducing tax liability, directly supporting tax policy85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates unpaid leave for organ donation, expanding employee benefits under workplace standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Paid Leave

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 3748: Counties and county officers; general powers; county commissioners; four-year institutions; effective date.

HB 3748 amends Oklahoma county commissioners' powers to include new provisions for county employee education and highway management. It establishes a tuition reimbursement program for county employees who maintain A/B grades in approved courses, requiring a one-year service commitment after participation. The bill also modifies highway relocation procedures, requiring institutions (like four-year universities) to notify county commissioners in writing and hold public hearings before altering highways adjacent to their property. These changes directly affect county employees seeking professional development and institutions managing land adjacent to public roads. The bill does not alter existing funding or create new taxes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTuition reimbursement for county employees with A/B grades supports workforce development and education benefits, aligning with worker benefit expansion in Labor & Employment.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationModifies highway relocation procedures requiring public hearings and notifications, ensuring proper infrastructure management and community input.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2026

HB 3265: Retirement; Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System; term; psychologist; certification; salary; effective date.

HB 3265 amends Oklahoma's police pension law to clarify disability benefit eligibility for law enforcement officers. It specifically expands the definition of "mental health specialist" to include licensed psychologists for disability certification (Section G). The bill establishes a clear benefit scale based on disability percentage (e.g., 50-74% impairment equals 75% of accrued retirement benefit) and presumes line-of-duty disability for officers exposed to hazardous substances like chemicals or blood-borne pathogens, unless proven otherwise (Section I). These changes directly affect Oklahoma police officers seeking disability benefits through the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health specialist eligibility to include psychologists for disability certification, directly supporting access to mental health services for law enforcement officers under pension benefits.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands disability benefit eligibility for police officers by including psychologists in certification and presuming line-of-duty status, enhancing retirement benefits and workplace safety protections for law enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Professional Licensing Retirement Benefits Unemployment

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3794: Professions and occupations; grounds for licensure or certification denial; updating reference to the Insurance Department; effective date.

HB 3794 modifies Oklahoma's licensing rules for professions by restricting when criminal history can deny a license. It requires licensing boards to determine if an offense "substantially relates" to the job duties and "poses a reasonable threat" to public safety before denying an application, considering factors like offense seriousness, time elapsed, and rehabilitation evidence. The bill creates a pre-application process (Section F-G) where applicants can request a written determination on eligibility before applying, with boards required to respond within 60-90 days. It also prohibits denial based on sealed/expunged records, most convictions over five years old (with specific exceptions like sex offenses), or vague "good character" standards.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeModifies licensing rules to reduce barriers for individuals with criminal records by requiring job-related threat assessments, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves unnecessary barriers to professional licensing for individuals with criminal records, advancing employment opportunities and aligning with worker rights protections.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing Tags Licensing

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3838: Vaccine discrimination; legislative findings; legislative intent; terms; discriminatory practice; exemptions; effective date.

HB 3838 prohibits discrimination based on vaccination status or the possession of digital "immunity passports" in Oklahoma. It bans employers, government services, and public accommodations from denying jobs, services, or access due to vaccine status, while exempting existing school immunization requirements and healthcare facilities following federal CMS/CDC rules. The bill defines "immunity passport" as digital health records and explicitly protects individuals from being required to receive vaccines under emergency authorization or clinical trials. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and aims to preserve medical privacy and prevent discriminatory practices observed during the pandemic.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on vaccination status, protecting workers' rights in hiring and workplace access per bill's employer restrictions.90% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4131: Counties and county officers; general powers of county commissioners; county budget board; general county funds; social services programs; effective date.

HB 4131 amends Oklahoma's statutes governing county commissioners' authority, specifically updating provisions related to employee education reimbursement. It establishes a program allowing counties to reimburse employees up to 100% of tuition costs for approved education courses (requiring at least a B average) or 75% for passing grades, with employees committing to one year of continued service. The bill does not create new social services funding but refines existing county budget authority for employee development. It explicitly prohibits elected officials from receiving safety-related awards and limits such awards to $250 annually per employee. This is a procedural amendment to county financial management rules, not a substantive change to social services programs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides education reimbursement (100% for B average, 75% for passing) for county employees, enhancing worker benefits and retention. Directly supports labor & employment through improved professional development opportunities.90% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 16, 2026

HB 4262: Teachers; annual bonus for teachers with National Board certification; minimum salary schedule; striking National Board certification salary increment; effective date; emergency.

HB 4262 provides financial and programmatic support for Oklahoma public school teachers seeking National Board certification. It covers up to $1,800 of certification costs annually for up to 100 teachers through the Education Leadership Oklahoma program, offers free mentoring for up to three years, and grants two additional professional leave days for portfolio development. The bill also establishes an annual $5,000 bonus for certified teachers - payable for five years for those certified after June 30, 2013, or ten years for those certified before - funded by lottery dollars and paid directly to eligible teachers. This bonus does not count toward minimum salary schedules or retirement calculations, and recipients are ineligible for the additional salary increment under the minimum salary schedule.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides financial support for teacher certification, including cost coverage, mentoring, and $5,000 annual bonuses, directly strengthening educator development and retention.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides $5,000 annual bonus, covers certification costs, and grants professional leave days for teachers - directly enhancing compensation and professional development benefits for educators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Professional Licensing

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4084: Professions and occupations; Oklahoma Worker Heat and Protection Act; definitions; safety requirements; water requirements; safety training; codification; effective date.

HB 4084, the Oklahoma Worker Heat Safety and Protection Act, requires employers to protect outdoor and heat-exposed workers when the heat index reaches 80°F or higher. The bill mandates paid rest breaks (15-20 minutes hourly based on heat levels), access to shaded areas, and cool drinking water (at least 32 ounces per hour at or below 77°F). Employers must provide heat safety training, post workplace notices, develop acclimatization plans for new workers, and establish emergency response procedures for heat illness. The law applies statewide to all non-emergency workplaces and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates employer safety measures for heat-exposed workers including rest breaks, water access, training, and acclimatization plans, directly strengthening workplace safety protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing Workplace Safety

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