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OK SB478
OK SB478Labor; creating the Paid Family Leave Act; providing for family temporary disability insurance program. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
02/05/2019
02/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2020
05/29/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to labor; creating the Paid Family Leave Act; providing short title; declaring legislative findings; authorizing Department of Labor to establish a family temporary disability insurance program; providing for eligibility of certain benefits; providing for maximum amount of benefits; providing for time frame of benefits; providing for filing of claim for benefits; defining terms; providing for benefit period; providing for determination of eligibility; providing for penalties; authorizing Department to request certain medical information; authorizing initial payment of benefits; authorizing Department to promulgate rules; requiring certain information be made accessible; providing for certificate of eligibility; providing for confidentiality of records; providing for payment and rate of contributions by workers; creating a Disability Trust Fund for the Department; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Paid Family Leave Act, which establishes a family temporary disability insurance program in Oklahoma. The program provides up to 6 weeks of wage replacement benefits to workers who take time off to care for a seriously ill family member or bond with a new child. The benefits are funded through worker contributions and administered by the Department of Labor. The bill defines eligibility requirements, benefit amounts, and the process for filing claims. It also outlines provisions for confidentiality of records, penalties for false claims, and the creation of a Disability Trust Fund.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee then to Appropriations Committee (on 02/05/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb478&Session=2000 |
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