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OK SB572
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires licensed health care practitioners and professionals to only refer patients to home care agencies licensed under the Home Care Act.
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Makes it a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or fines up to $10,000 to violate the referral requirement in subsection A.
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Makes it a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or fines up to $25,000 for any person owning an unlicensed home care business.
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Requires the State Department of Health to notify applicable federal agencies of unlicensed home health agency owners found guilty under the bill for investigation into federal law violations.
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Bill becomes effective November 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Home care; prohibiting certain referrals and setting certain criminal penalties. Codification. Effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
2/8/2011