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SB 1013

Workers' compensation; expanding certain rights and remedies. Effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Julie Daniels

SB 1013 expands Oklahoma workers' compensation rights and remedies, increasing protections for injured workers though specific changes remain under committee review.

Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance
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Bill Summary · SB 1013

Legislative bill overview

SB 1013 expands workers' compensation rights and remedies in Oklahoma, though the bill text specifics are not yet publicly detailed at this early legislative stage. The measure was introduced by Senator Julie Daniels and is currently in the Business and Insurance Committee following first reading. The bill's effective date provisions will determine when any new protections or remedies take effect.

Why is this important

Workers' compensation is a foundational safety net affecting thousands of Oklahoma workers and employers. Changes to rights and remedies can significantly impact injured workers' access to benefits, medical care, and wage replacement—while also affecting employer costs and insurance premiums. The scope of this expansion will determine whether workers gain meaningful protections or face minimal adjustments.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of expanded remedies: Unclear whether expansions focus on benefit amounts, medical coverage, mental health claims, occupational disease coverage, or procedural rights—each carries different cost implications
  • Employer burden vs. worker protection: Business groups may resist expansions increasing costs, while worker advocates may view proposed changes as insufficient
  • Funding mechanism: How expanded benefits will be financed through the workers' compensation insurance system remains unspecified

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

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