This bill establishes a new regulation for state employees in Oklahoma, limiting their working hours to a maximum of fourteen (14) hours within any rolling twenty-four (24) hour period. The bill specifies that this limit applies to both regular and overtime hours worked by state employees. However, the provisions can be suspended during officially declared emergencies or when necessary to protect life, public safety, or critical infrastructure.

To ensure compliance with this new regulation, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services is tasked with adopting rules that define the conditions under which the working hour limit may be suspended. Additionally, all state government entities, including agencies, boards, commissions, and departments, are required to adopt their own rules for scheduling and staffing policies that align with this new law. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.