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OK SB1348
OK SB1348Employment Security Act of 1980; authorizing the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission to modify appeal filing requirements under certain circumstances; allowing certain case to be dismissed. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the Employment Security Act of 1980; amending 40 O.S. 2021, Section 1-201, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 114, O.S.L. 2024 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-201), which relates to definitions; defining term; amending 40 O.S. 2021, Section 1-224, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 114, O.S.L. 2024 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-224), which relates to filing; authorizing the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission to modify appeal filing requirements under certain circumstances; amending 40 O.S. 2021, Section 2-610, which relates to judicial review; allowing certain case to be dismissed upon failure to provide certain information; amending 40 O.S. 2021, Section 4-508, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 360, O.S.L. 2022 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4-508), which relates to information to be kept confidential; removing reference to specific entities; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, the Employment Security Act of 1980, makes several changes to Oklahoma's unemployment insurance laws, primarily by granting the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) more flexibility in managing appeals and information. Specifically, it allows the OESC to modify appeal filing requirements in certain situations, such as economic emergencies or suspected fraud, and clarifies that failing to properly name all parties in a judicial review petition will result in the case's dismissal. Additionally, the bill updates definitions within the Act, including adding a definition for "claimant" and removing outdated references to specific entities in the section concerning confidential information, while also clarifying that law enforcement agencies can receive confidential information for criminal investigations and locating missing persons or fugitives. The bill also includes an effective date of November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on General Order (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1348&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB1348%20SFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1348%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1348%20INT.PDF |
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