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OK SB277
OK SB277Paid leave; creating the Oklahoma State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act; providing for eligibility and duration of benefits; specifying qualifications. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to paid leave; creating the Oklahoma State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act; providing short title; defining terms; providing for eligibility for benefits; specifying qualifications; providing for duration of benefits; stating maximum weeks under certain conditions; providing for amount of benefits to be calculated; stating manner of contributions; authorizing the Oklahoma Workforce Commission to establish assessment for contributions; providing for intermittent or reduced leave schedule; requiring covered individuals to be protected during use of benefits; providing for penalties; requiring covered individuals to be protected from retaliatory actions for use of benefits; allowing employers to coordinate benefits under this act; prohibiting employers from not maintaining current obligations to employees under this act; requiring employers to provide notice to employees; specifying contents of notice; allowing for appeals; requiring the Commission to make certain determinations during certain time frame; allowing for disqualification of benefits under certain conditions; providing self- employed persons the option to participate in program; specifying manner of option for self- employed persons; establishing family and medical leave insurance program; requiring the Commission to establish and administer program; authorizing the Commission to require and maintain certain information under certain circumstances; requiring the Commission to establish reasonable procedures and forms for filing claims; specifying necessary contents for filing; allowing health care providers to submit certain information; providing for income tax considerations on benefits; establishing certain fund; requiring the Commission to submit electronic report to Legislature; specifying contents of report; providing for enforcement of this act; establishing procedure to process claims; allowing for certain action to be taken against violators of this act within certain time frame; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Oklahoma State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act, establishes a program administered by the Oklahoma Workforce Commission (OWC) to provide paid leave for eligible individuals. Covered individuals, including employees and optionally self-employed persons who elect coverage, can receive benefits for up to 12 weeks for reasons such as caring for a new child, a family member with a serious health condition, or their own serious health condition, with a maximum aggregate of 16 weeks per year. Benefits are calculated based on a percentage of the individual's average weekly wage, with lower portions of the wage replaced at a higher rate. Contributions to fund the program will be collected from employers and employees, with the OWC determining the annual contribution rate. The act also outlines protections for individuals using paid leave, including job restoration rights and continuation of health benefits, and prohibits employers from retaliatory actions or interference with these rights. Employers are required to provide notice to employees about their rights under the act, and penalties are established for violations. The OWC will manage claims, appeals, and administer the program, with a dedicated "Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund" to hold contributions and penalties. The act also mandates an annual report to the Legislature on the program's performance and includes provisions for a public education campaign. The effective date of this act is November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations (on 02/24/2026)
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