The bill amends 40 O.S. 2021, Section 199, to enhance protections for employees against adverse actions by employers. It prohibits employers from discharging, penalizing, or discriminating against employees for filing complaints, participating in investigations, or testifying in proceedings related to labor law violations. Notably, the bill introduces new protections for employees who exercise their voting rights and free speech in the course of their duties as elected officials. Additionally, the language has been made gender-neutral by replacing masculine pronouns with gender-neutral terms.

The bill establishes that employers can be charged with a misdemeanor if they retaliate against employees for exercising their rights or if their actions discourage employees from filing complaints. Penalties for violations include fines ranging from $50 to $200 and possible jail time of five to thirty days. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.