Bill > HB4111

This bill, known as the Oklahoma Workplace Competitiveness and Safety Act of 2026, establishes the Oklahoma Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OOSHA) within the Department of Labor to address reduced federal enforcement of workplace safety. OOSHA will enforce safety standards for all public employees, create its own safety and health standards for employers, conduct inspections, and offer free consultation and training to any Oklahoma employer. The bill also creates a voluntary "SoonerSafe Certification" program for private sector employers, which, upon meeting certain safety criteria, can lead to a workers' compensation premium credit, priority in state contract bidding, and the use of a "Sooner Safe" seal. This new state agency will absorb the duties of the Public Employee Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) unit and is appropriated $10 million for its operations, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4111&Session=2600