Senate Bill No. 1076 amends the Administrative Workers Compensation Act to enhance clarity and accuracy in its definitions and statutory language. Key updates include a refined definition of "actually dependent," which now specifies that individuals must receive at least half of their support from the employee. The term "carrier" is expanded to explicitly include self-insureds or self-insured groups, while the definition of "child" is broadened to cover posthumous children and stepchildren. Additionally, a new definition for "certified workplace medical plan" is introduced, detailing the criteria for organizations providing medical care under the Act. The definition of "employee" is also expanded to include members of the Oklahoma National Guard and certain volunteer workers, with specific exclusions for workers in agriculture with lower payroll thresholds.

The bill further clarifies various definitions related to workers' compensation, such as "major cause," defined as more than fifty percent of the resulting injury, and "maximum medical improvement," indicating no further material improvement is expected from treatment. It also addresses workplace misconduct and stipulates that objective findings must be used to determine permanent disability, excluding complaints of pain. The revisions aim to streamline language and ensure consistency within the Act, with the Oklahoma Workers Compensation Commission playing a key role in determining the status of surviving spouses and related terms. The bill is scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2025, following its passage in the Senate on March 26, 2025.