Labor & Employment (Child Labor)

HB 1016 requires content creators in Oklahoma who feature minors in compensated online videos to set aside earnings in a trust account for the minor until they turn 18. It mandates detailed record-keeping of minor-related content, views, and earnings, and allows minors aged 13+ to demand removal of their likeness from content. Content creators must maintain these records until the minor turns 21 and face civil penalties for violations, including lawsuits for unpaid trust funds. The law directly affects minors appearing in compensated video content on platforms like social media or streaming services within Oklahoma.

HB 3436 requires the State of Oklahoma and its agencies to verify that no child labor (as defined in Oklahoma Statutes Sections 71 and 72.1 of Title 40) was used in assembling electric vehicles or producing their components before purchasing them. This bill directly affects state agencies responsible for vehicle procurement, including departments and political subdivisions. The key provision mandates that manufacturers provide this verification as a condition for state EV purchases. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

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.