HB 4198 creates Oklahoma's "Protection from Workplace Violence Act," allowing employers to seek court-issued protective orders against former employees who harass or stalk current employees. It defines workplace harassment and stalking broadly (including repeated contact, following, or electronic communications) and sets clear procedures for filing petitions, obtaining emergency ex parte orders, and scheduling hearings. The law requires specific information in protective orders, limits hearing timelines, and establishes statewide validity for these orders. It directly affects employers (in businesses with over two employees) and current employees seeking protection from former employees’ threatening behavior.
HB 1016 requires content creators in Oklahoma who feature minors in compensated online videos to set aside earnings in a trust account for the minor until they turn 18. It mandates detailed record-keeping of minor-related content, views, and earnings, and allows minors aged 13+ to demand removal of their likeness from content. Content creators must maintain these records until the minor turns 21 and face civil penalties for violations, including lawsuits for unpaid trust funds. The law directly affects minors appearing in compensated video content on platforms like social media or streaming services within Oklahoma.
HB 2206 amends Oklahoma's law enforcement retirement system to expand membership eligibility. It specifically adds school resource officers employed by Oklahoma public schools (who elect to join by November 30, 2025) to the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, while updating definitions for existing members like communications staff and park rangers. The bill clarifies service credit transfer rules and sets new eligibility standards, including physical exams and moral character requirements for all applicants. These changes directly affect current and future law enforcement personnel in defined roles within Oklahoma's public safety agencies.
HB 3313 establishes a new defined contribution retirement plan for Oklahoma public employees hired on or after November 1, 2015, replacing the traditional defined benefit pension for these workers. It requires a minimum 4.5% employee contribution (with a 6% employer match), allows higher voluntary contributions up to 7%, and gives participants investment choices through 401(a) and 457(b) plan structures. The bill excludes certain employees, including district attorneys, county/city officials, and some hospital staff, from this new system. Key provisions include customizable benefit forms, employer matching based on contribution rates, and requirements for the Board of Trustees to maintain tax-qualified plan status.
HB 1889 adjusts retirement benefits for a specific group of Oklahoma public employees called "Tweeners" who retired before 1989 or 1990 without 20 years of service by May 1983. It requires the Pension and Retirement Board to calculate a cost-of-living adjustment based on inflation (measured by the Consumer Price Index) to restore 100% of lost benefits due to price increases since their retirement start date. The adjustment applies to Tweeners receiving benefits as of June 30, 2025, and becomes effective July 1, 2025. This bill directly affects approximately 1,200 retired public employees in Oklahoma's state retirement systems who were previously ineligible for full inflation adjustments.
HB 1268 allows licensed emergency medical personnel (including EMTs, paramedics) and deputy sheriffs/county jailers with at least 20 years of service to defer receiving their retirement benefits for up to five years while continuing to work. During this deferral period, employer contributions continue, participants receive cost-of-living adjustments, and they can choose to receive their accrued benefits as a lump sum or annuity upon retirement. The bill specifically applies to members of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System who elect this option, with death benefits paid to survivors without the standard 30-month marriage requirement if death occurred during duty. It takes effect November 1, 2025.
HB 3786 increases the pay of Oklahoma Park Rangers by 15% starting July 1, 2026. This bill directly affects Park Rangers employed by the Division of State Parks within the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. The key provision sets a specific percentage increase in compensation, with an emergency declaration allowing the law to take effect immediately upon approval. The bill does not alter other state employee pay structures or include additional provisions beyond this targeted raise.
HB 3960, the "Safe Stores are Staffed Stores Act," requires drug and large food retail stores (over 15,000 sq ft or 85,000 sq ft with 10% food space) with self-service checkouts to maintain at least one employee for every four kiosks during operation. It bans self-checkout for items needing ID (like alcohol/tobacco) or tagged items (e.g., with electronic tags), mandates clear signage about customer rights, and requires dedicated staff to monitor checkouts without other duties. Violations carry civil penalties of $100 per employee per day (capped at $1,000 daily), plus attorney fees. The law prohibits retaliation against employees enforcing these rules and takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3370 requires all Oklahoma mobile food trucks (including those using gas, electric, or grease-based cooking) to comply with fire safety codes by November 1, 2028. It mandates specific fire safety equipment, such as a 6-liter Class K portable extinguisher for grease-related cooking, and annual inspections by the State Fire Marshal or Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration. The bill directly affects food truck operators, requiring permits, annual inspections, and adherence to state fire codes. It also clarifies that the State Fire Marshal oversees compliance, while local governments may still enforce separate permits or zoning rules. The law expires on November 1, 2028, after which full compliance with updated fire codes is required.
HB 1087 establishes a new minimum salary schedule for Oklahoma public school teachers based on years of experience and education level, directly affecting all certified teachers in the state's public schools. The bill sets specific annual salary amounts ranging from $39,601 for entry-level teachers with a Bachelor's degree to $65,319 for those with 35+ years of experience and a Doctorate. It clarifies that "fringe benefits" exclude certain retirement contributions and requires school districts to notify teachers if salary adjustments would fall below the minimum schedule. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year after being approved by the governor on May 30, 2025.
