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Oklahoma Updates

 

Medical Marijuana Law
 
Effective November 1, 2026, Oklahoma amends its medical marijuana law to:
 
    • Permit employers to have "zero tolerance" drug and alcohol standards regarding medical marijuana users in safety-sensitive positions;

    • Revise the definition of safety-sensitive positions to remove employers' discretion to classify positions as safety-sensitive and limit that definition to specific positions; and

    • Clarify when an employer may refuse to hire, discipline, discharge or otherwise penalize an applicant or employee on the basis of a positive drug test result for marijuana.
 
You can click the following link to learn more about medical marijuana: Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (455).

 

 

Previous Updates

 

Security Breach Notification Act Amended

 
Effective January 1, 2026, Oklahoma amends the definitions of personal information and reasonable safeguards under the Security Breach Notification Act.
 
The amendments also add a requirement to notify the Attorney General under certain circumstances.
 

 

 

 

Expands Tip Credit and Meals and Lodging Credit

 
Effective November 1, 2025, the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act is amended to provide that:

 

  • To compute the minimum wage of any nonexempt employee, credit toward the minimum required wage will be given for any tips or gratuities, meals or lodging received by the employee as long as the employer pays the minimum direct cash wage required under federal law; and
  • If the Oklahoma minimum wage should exceed the current federal minimum wage, credit toward the minimum required wage may be given for any tips or gratuities, meals or lodging received by the employee.

 

 

Use of Mobile Devices While Driving

 

Effective November 1, 2025, Oklahoma enacts a law that makes certain uses of cellular telephones and electronic communication devices unlawful on certain roads and creates exceptions. FYI for any employees that drive on company property.

 

Law on Use of Mobile Devices While Driving
Effective November 1, 2025, Oklahoma enacts a law that makes certain uses of cellular telephones and electronic communication devices unlawful on certain roads and creates exceptions. FYI for employees that drive on company business.
 

https://oklahoma.gov/odot/travel/safety/texting-while-driving-ban.html

 

 

Expanded Tip Credit and Meals and Lodging Credit

 

Effective November 1, 2025, the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act is amended to provide that:
 
  • To compute the minimum wage of any nonexempt employee, credit toward the minimum required wage will be given for any tips or gratuities, meals, or lodging received by the employee as long as the employer pays the minimum direct cash wage required under federal law; and
  • If the Oklahoma minimum wage should exceed the current federal minimum wage, credit toward the minimum required wage may be given for any tips or gratuities, meals or lodging received by the employee.

 

Bill Text: OK SB250 | 2025 | Regular Session | Enrolled | LegiScan