Bill > SB389

This bill amends Oklahoma workers' compensation law by granting the Attorney General concurrent authority with the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission (OWCC) to investigate and enforce violations related to workers' compensation. Specifically, the bill allows the Attorney General to conduct unannounced on-site inspections of employers to determine compliance with workers' compensation requirements. The bill maintains existing provisions that impose penalties on employers who fail to secure workers' compensation, including potential fines up to $10,000 and the possibility of being barred from employment until compliance is achieved. The legislation also preserves the OWCC's existing powers to investigate violations, issue proposed judgments, conduct hearings, and assess civil penalties against non-compliant employers. Employers found in violation can be fined up to $1,000 per day of violation, with a maximum fine of $50,000 for the first violation. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing the urgent nature of the workers' compensation enforcement measures.