Purpose
Ensure Oklahoma employers are competing on a level playing field with other states when it comes to the laws and regulations they have to comply with, particularly in the area of employment law.
2025 Policy Positions
- Oppose efforts that would interfere with an employer’s and employee’s freedom
to contract. - Protect and defend Oklahoma’s Administrative Workers’ Compensation System.
- Preserve the business community’s interest in workplace safety as it relates to
the use of marijuana. - Support pending third-party litigation financing legislation.
- Support legislation prohibiting use of jury anchoring.
- Support legislation limiting the use of nuclear verdicts.
- Support protection of businesses from liability when cybersecurity attacks and
data breaches occur by providing an affirmative defense to businesses with
security controls in place. - Support an employer liability shield for an employer, general contractor, premises
owner, or other third party solely for hiring an employee or independent
contractor with a criminal conviction. - Support pro-business lawsuit reforms and oppose legislation that would expand
liability. - Support the adoption of the Federal Pleading Standard of plausibility for civil
lawsuits. - Support reasonable guardrails on litigation advertising.
- Support appropriate guardrails in the discovery phase of litigation.
Staff & Committee Contacts
Staff Contact:
Employers in Action, a coalition of HR and employment professionals led by The State Chamber, will provide you the opportunity to interact with elected officials and keep you up to date on the latest issues impacting your bottom line. As a member of the non-partisan coalition, we need your expertise and real-world experience to ensure policies introduced at the State Capitol help instead of harm your business.
Click here to learn more about the Employers in Action coalition!
Joining a Committee
State Chamber members are invited to join one or more of our committees and be a part of helping shape our policy agenda. Using the link below, you can fill out a committee application form.
About the State Chamber
What is the State Chamber?
Established in 1926, The State Chamber is a statewide membership organization. Our purpose is to be the unified voice of business and the most effective advocacy organization at the State Capitol. Every day, The State Chamber fights for Oklahoma’s future by defending the right of every business to thrive.
What is the State Chamber Research Foundation?
For information about State Chamber Research Foundation, click here.
General Contact Information
MAILING ADDRESS:
P O Box 53217 | Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3217
LOCATION:
330 NE 10th Street | Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Note: We cannot receive mail at our physical address, so please send all correspondence to the PO Box shown above
CONTACT:
(405) 235-3669 Phone | (405) 235-3670 Fax
Why become a member?
The State Chamber of Oklahoma is a powerful force in advancing policies that benefit Oklahoma and its business community. When you join the State Chamber, you gain a strong partner and advocate at the State Capitol.
Membership offers opportunities for networking with businesses and policymakers influencing issues affecting your company. In addition, the State Chamber is the only entity that advocates for companies across the entire state.
