Senate Bill No. 481 aims to regulate the participation of public employees in protests during their work hours. It prohibits public employees, including those from state agencies, political subdivisions, and school districts, from engaging in protests related to matters of public concern during their normal work hours unless they use annual leave and do not disrupt workplace efficiency. The bill also specifies that public employees are not allowed to use state-owned or funded equipment, assets, or materials for protest activities, with exceptions only for school events or specific job-related purposes.

The bill includes new legal language that codifies these restrictions into the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 840-2.31 of Title 74. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining an efficient and disruption-free workplace while allowing for limited participation in protests under certain conditions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.