HB 3823 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

State government; creating the Oklahoma Employee Benefits Expansion Act of 2026; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.

HB 3823 requires private employers in Oklahoma to provide employees with up to 90 days of unpaid leave for organ or bone marrow donation, upon written request. It directly affects private employers (excluding government entities, schools, and public agencies) and their employees who are organ or bone marrow donors. The bill also allows employers who pay employees during this leave to claim a 25% credit against their Oklahoma income tax liability, limited to the first 90 days. This law does not apply to employees already covered by federal Family Medical Leave Act protections and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended from its original introduction to a committee substitute version, changing its title and purpose. The original bill focused on expanding employee benefits broadly, while the amended version specifically addresses unpaid leave for organ donation and creates a tax credit for employers who pay for this leave.

Scope change

The bill's scope narrowed from a general employee benefits expansion to specifically cover unpaid leave for organ donation and bone marrow donation.

SCOPE

Bill title and purpose changed from 'Oklahoma Employee Benefits Expansion Act of 2026' to focus specifically on unpaid leave for organ donation.

DEFINITION

New definitions added for 'bone marrow donor', 'organ', 'organ donor', and 'private employer' to clarify who is covered.

REQUIREMENT

Private employers must grant unpaid leave for organ donation up to 90 days, or the time requested if less.

FISCAL

Employers who pay wages during organ donation leave receive a 25% tax credit against withholding tax liability.

EXEMPTIONS

The leave requirement does not apply if the employee is already eligible for Family Medical Leave Act protections.

TIMELINE

Effective date remains November 1, 2026, but the bill is now labeled as a Proposed Policy Committee Substitute.

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Committee

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors