Senate Bill No. 1076 amends the Administrative Workers Compensation Act by updating and clarifying various definitions and statutory language within the law. Key changes include the expansion of the term "carrier" to include self-insureds or self-insured groups, and the definition of "child" now encompasses posthumous children and stepchildren who are actually dependent. The bill 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. Additionally, the definition of "employee" is revised to include members of the Oklahoma National Guard, while excluding certain categories of workers, such as those in agriculture with a gross annual payroll below $150,000, and dependent children of agricultural business owners.

The bill further updates references to the "State of Oklahoma" to "this state" and replaces mentions of "this act" with "the Administrative Workers Compensation Act." It clarifies definitions related to disabilities, including "major cause" and "permanent disability," and outlines misconduct in the workplace. The criteria for determining permanent disability ratings are emphasized, focusing on objective findings and established medical guidelines. The bill also addresses the role of the Oklahoma Workers Compensation Commission in determining the status of surviving spouses. These changes aim to enhance clarity and improve the administration of workers' compensation claims in Oklahoma, with the bill set to take effect on November 1, 2025.