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OK HB1600

Bill

Status

Passed

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Emily Gise

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes 19 patient rights including receiving respectful care in a safe environment, information in plain language, informed consent for procedures, access to medical records, confidential treatment, freedom from unnecessary restraints, and visitor designation rights

  • Requires hospitals to provide accommodations at no cost for patients with disabilities (auxiliary aids, accessible websites) and patients with limited English proficiency (interpretation and translation services)

  • Creates 11 patient responsibilities including providing accurate health information, reporting condition changes, keeping appointments, following hospital procedures, and fulfilling financial obligations promptly

  • Grants minor patients 8 specific rights including treatment in the least restrictive setting, separation from adult patients when possible, individualized treatment plans, regular family communication, and participation in medical decisions with parents

  • Affirms parents and legal guardians retain final decision-making authority over their minor child's medical care; effective November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Health care; Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025; rights of patient; responsibilities of patients; rights of minors; responsibilities of parents; effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/22/2025

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services4/1/2025
Public Health2/4/2025
Health and Human Services Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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