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OK SB783
Labor; prohibiting an employer from requiring a nondisclosure agreement from an employee relating to sexual harassment in the workplace. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to labor; prohibiting an employer from requiring certain agreement from employee; defining term; allowing employee to seek certain action for violation of section; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits employers in Oklahoma from requiring employees or prospective employees to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) that cover sexual harassment in the workplace as a condition of employment. The bill defines sexual harassment broadly to include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. If an employer violates this prohibition, an employee can file a civil lawsuit in the county where the violation occurred, but must do so within six months of the alleged violation. The law is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and will be codified as Section 173.4 of Title 40 in the Oklahoma Statutes. By preventing employers from using NDAs to silence sexual harassment victims, the bill aims to provide more protection and legal recourse for employees who experience workplace sexual harassment.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism (on 02/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb783&Session=2500 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB783%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB783%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB783%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB783%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB783%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB783%20INT.PDF |
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