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OK SB434

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jon Echols

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes new complaint investigation procedures requiring the Executive Director and Advisory Committee Chair to jointly determine whether complaints merit investigation before assigning to an investigator

  • Makes complaints and investigation information confidential, with exceptions for administrative proceedings (where information becomes public record) and sharing with law enforcement agencies

  • Allows respondents to obtain investigation information (except the investigative report) by signing a protective order agreeing to use it only for defense purposes

  • Requires international chiropractic applicants to graduate from a government-authorized institution, submit notarized English translations of foreign-language documents, and provide evidence of U.S. immigration status (permanent residence or temporary nonimmigrant status)

  • Effective date: November 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act; modifying powers of the Board; complaints; confidential information. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/21/2015

4/21/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/10/2015
Health and Human Services2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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