The bill amends the Employment Security Act of 1980 to modernize the unemployment claims process in Oklahoma by introducing new definitions and updating existing ones. Notably, it defines "claimant" as individuals filing for unemployment benefits and "digital portal filing" as electronic submissions through the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission's platform. The bill also expands the definition of "file" to include various submission methods, such as electronic filings. Additionally, it grants the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission the authority to modify appeal filing requirements in response to significant economic conditions or suspected fraudulent activities.

Moreover, the bill streamlines the judicial review process by requiring that all codefendants be properly named in petitions for review, with failure to do so resulting in case dismissal due to jurisdictional defects. It allows district courts to remand cases to the Appeal Tribunal for further evidence and mandates that the Board of Review submit a certified case record to the court within sixty days. The bill also alters confidentiality provisions by removing the obligation to disclose information to law enforcement agencies while still permitting information sharing with state and federal entities for specific purposes, ensuring that any disclosed data remains confidential. The act is scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2025.