ENGR. S. B. NO. 411 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 411 By: Daniels of the Senate and Sneed of the House 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 employee, 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) months after death. ENGR. S. B. NO. 411 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 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 November 1, 2023. Passed the Senate the 22nd day of March, 2023. Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2023. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives