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OK HB1081

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Pat Ownbey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Executive Director's authority to accept certain disciplinary orders on behalf of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing without Board ratification, including orders for the Peer Assistance Program, license reinstatement for unlicensed practice, and voluntary license surrenders

  • Grants the Board new authority to impose corrective actions (remedial education, administrative penalties, or both) on licensees who violate the Nursing Practice Act, separate from formal disciplinary action

  • Requires the Executive Director to report summaries of all dispositions to the Board at regular meetings

  • Mandates the Board to promulgate rules implementing the corrective action provisions

  • Effective date: November 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Professions and occupations; including certain duties of Executive Director of Oklahoma Board of Nursing; effective date.

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/21/2015

4/21/2015

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/5/2015
Public Health2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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