All Roll Calls
Yes: 179 • No: 0
OklahomaSB 1303Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenate
Workers' compensation; transferring property and records. Effective date. Emergency.
Sponsored By: Julie Daniels (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Claims paid when self-insured employers fail
The law moves old interest‑bearing account balances (from before February 1, 2014) to the Workers’ Compensation Commission to pay self‑insured employers’ workers’ comp obligations after nonpayment or insolvency. The Commission can also use those funds for related admin costs, but only as money is available. All money, assets, records, and debts of the former Self‑Insurance Guaranty Fund Board (and its treasury‑held balances) move to the new Board under the Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act. Existing or pending claims continue, and the new Board is liable for the old Board’s obligations.
Workers' comp staff move with protections
The law transfers all funds, assets, records, staff, and obligations of the former Workers’ Compensation Court and the old Multiple Injury Trust Fund (from before February 1, 2014). Employees who move keep their accrued sick and annual leave and their earned retirement and longevity benefits. Their salaries are not cut because of the transfer. The law also bars layoffs as a result of these transfers.
Workers' comp records consolidated; council repealed
The law moves all old (pre‑February 1, 2014) Physician Advisory Committee property and records to the new committee. All Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation records move to the Commission by July 1, 2026. The statute that created the Advisory Council is repealed. The state’s management office coordinates the transfer of funds, purchase orders, and obligations so these moves happen smoothly.
Emergency clause and 2026 effective date
The law includes an emergency clause, so it takes effect upon passage and approval. It also states a July 1, 2026 effective date. Together, this sets immediate force for the act while also naming a 2026 date in the text.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Julie Daniels
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Mark Lepak
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/6/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 91 • No: 0
House vote • 4/16/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 4/16/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 4/2/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 4/2/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/5/2026
Committee vote: Business & Insurance
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
5/13/2026SenateSent to Governor
5/6/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
5/6/2026HouseEnrolled, to House
5/6/2026SenateReferred for enrollment
5/6/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
5/6/2026HouseThird Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 91 Nays: 0
5/6/2026HouseGeneral Order
5/6/2026HouseCR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
4/16/2026HousePolicy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary
4/6/2026HouseReferred to Civil Judiciary
3/30/2026HouseSecond Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
3/30/2026HouseFirst Reading
3/11/2026HouseEngrossed to House
3/11/2026SenateReferred for engrossment
3/10/2026SenateMeasure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0
3/10/2026SenateGeneral Order, Considered
3/10/2026SenateCoauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author)
2/24/2026SenatePlaced on General Order
2/10/2026SenateReported Do Pass Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
2/5/2026SenateSecond Reading referred to Business and Insurance
2/3/2026SenateAuthored by Senator Daniels
2/2/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
5/7/2026
Floor (House)
4/20/2026
House Committee Report
4/16/2026
House Policy Committee Report
4/6/2026
Engrossed
3/11/2026
Floor (Senate)
2/9/2026
Senate Committee Report
2/5/2026
Introduced
12/29/2025
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