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OK HB2051

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Preston Stinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Supervised Physicians Act" allowing Oklahoma medical school graduates who passed USMLE Steps 1 and 2 to obtain a temporary 2-year license to practice under supervision in ACGME-accredited inpatient hospital settings, effective January 1, 2026

  • Requires supervised physicians to enter a written collaborative practice arrangement with a board-certified supervising physician within 30 days of licensure, practice at the same location, and prohibits practice when the supervising physician is absent

  • Limits supervising physicians to no more than 3 supervised physicians simultaneously and requires 100% chart review of all services provided by supervised physicians

  • Prohibits supervised physicians from prescribing controlled dangerous substances and requires clear identification as "supervised physician" on name tags and lab coats, with prominent patient disclosure statements

  • Directs the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision and State Board of Osteopathic Examiners to promulgate rules, set fees, track arrangements, and conduct compliance reviews

Legislative Description

Practice of medicine; creating the Supervised Physicians Act; limiting scope of supervised practice; directing specified Boards to promulgate certain rules; requiring collaborative practice arrangements; creating certain exemptions; effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

4/23/2025

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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