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This bill amends the existing Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Act by updating and clarifying various definitions related to workers' compensation. The bill makes several key changes, including adding a new category of workers to the definition of "employee" (individuals in temporary work arrangements without financial compensation), updating statutory language to improve clarity, and making minor technical corrections such as adding "Oklahoma" before certain agency names. The bill also updates definitions for terms like "child," "carrier," and "compensable injury," and makes technical edits to references within the law. Notably, the bill standardizes language around when injuries are considered compensable, clarifies the criteria for defining disability and medical evidence, and refines definitions related to medical services, employment, and workplace conditions. The modifications aim to provide more precise legal language and ensure that the workers' compensation statute accurately reflects current workplace practices and medical understanding. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving stakeholders time to prepare for the updated definitions and provisions.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb95&Session=2600