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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023)
SENATE BILL 411 By: Daniels
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to workers’ compensation; amending
85A O.S. 2021, Section 67, which r elates to notice of
occupational disease or cu mulative trauma; clarifying
date of injury for cumulative trauma; and providing
an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 85A O.S. 2021, Section 67, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 67. A. Except as otherwise provided in this section,
notice of disability resulting from an occupational disease or
cumulative trauma shall be the same as in cases of accidental
injury.
B. Written notice shall be given to the employer of an
occupational disease or cumulative trauma by the e mployee, or a
representative of the employee in the case of incapacity or death,
within six (6) months after the first distinct manifestation of the
disease or cumulative trauma or within six (6) mon ths after death.
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C. The date of injury for cumulative trauma shall be the last
date of injurious exposu re prior to the filing date o f the
Employee’s First Notice of Claim for Compensation.
SECTION 2. This act shall be come effective Novemb er 1, 2023.
59-1-89 TEK 1/16/2023 12:47:01 PM