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HB 3313

Retirement; Retirement Freedom Act; purpose; opportunities and services; Board of Trustees; operating plan document; employer contribution amount; employee contribution amount; vesting schedule; individualized planning services; investment options; distribution; method; alternative distribution form; spouse; beneficiary; codification; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Eaves

Oklahoma HB 3313 creates alternative employer-sponsored retirement savings program with trustee governance, contribution rules, and individualized planning services for workers.

Referred to Banking, Financial Services and Pensions
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Bill Summary · HB 3313

Legislative bill overview

HB 3313, the Retirement Freedom Act, establishes a new retirement program framework in Oklahoma that allows employers to offer alternative retirement savings options to employees. The bill creates governance structures through a Board of Trustees and requires detailed operating plans that specify contribution amounts, vesting schedules, investment options, and distribution methods. It includes provisions for individualized planning services and allows for alternative distribution forms and beneficiary designations.

Why is this important

Retirement security directly affects workers' financial stability in later years and influences Oklahoma's competitiveness in attracting and retaining talent. This legislation could expand retirement savings options beyond traditional programs, though the actual impact depends heavily on implementation details not fully visible in the bill's title. The bill's passage would establish new regulatory requirements for employers and potentially create new fiduciary responsibilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Vesting and portability concerns: The bill's vesting schedule terms are undefined, which could create disputes over when employees gain ownership of employer contributions and whether the program is sufficiently protective of worker interests.
  • Investment risk allocation: The broad language on "investment options" raises questions about how much investment risk is placed on employees versus employers, and whether adequate protections exist against poor outcomes.
  • Regulatory burden and costs: Employers may resist requirements for individualized planning services, Board of Trustees oversight, and detailed operating plans as administratively burdensome and costly.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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