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SB 1277·OK·senate

Employment benefits; modifying conditions for disqualification; specifying work search actions. Effective date.

Signed into LawFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Alvord
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Approved by Governor 05/11/2026

May 12, 2026

Summary

The bill changes Oklahoma’s unemployment‑benefits rules by specifying that claimants will be disqualified for any week they do not diligently search for work, complete at least five weekly job‑search actions, or present themselves as job applicants. It also lists fifteen specific activities that count as acceptable job‑search actions and waives the requirement for people on jury duty. The changes take effect on November 1, 2026.

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