HB 2977 Summary

• Amends 17 O.S. 2011, Section 139.102 to modify definitions under the Oklahoma Telecommunications Act of 1997

• Adds new definition for "Hospital" as a healthcare entity licensed as a hospital by the Oklahoma Department of Health at a specific location

• Adds new definition for "Not-for-profit hospital" to include hospitals exempt from taxation under IRC Section 501(c)(3) or owned by municipalities, counties, the state, or public trusts

• Renumbers existing definitions to accommodate the new hospital-related definitions, adjusting definition numbering from 10-32

• Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval