Senate Bill No. 1076 amends the Administrative Workers Compensation Act by updating various definitions and statutory language to enhance clarity and align with current practices. Key changes include the clarification of terms such as "actually dependent," "carrier," "case management," and "compensable injury." Notably, the definition of "carrier" now includes self-insureds or self-insured groups, and the term "child" has been expanded to include posthumous children and those legally adopted or pending adoption. The bill also introduces a new definition for "continuing medical maintenance," which pertains to necessary medical treatment after reaching maximum medical improvement, and clarifies the conditions under which a compensable injury is recognized.

Further revisions include the inclusion of members of the Oklahoma National Guard in the definition of "employee" under certain conditions and an increase in the threshold for agricultural employment exemptions from a gross annual payroll of $100,000 to $150,000. Additionally, a new exclusion for dependent children of agricultural business owners employed by such businesses is added. The bill also updates terminology to refer to "this state" instead of "the State of Oklahoma," clarifies the definition of "major cause," and emphasizes the use of objective medical evidence in determining compensability. The changes are intended to improve the administration and understanding of workers' compensation laws in Oklahoma, with the bill set to take effect on November 1, 2025.