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OK HB3136
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin West
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AI Summary
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Health care providers (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants) may refuse to perform or participate in any medical procedure or service based on moral, ethical, or religious beliefs by submitting written notification to their employer
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Providers and health care institutions exercising conscientious objection receive immunity from civil, professional, and administrative liability, and cannot be disciplined, terminated, or have privileges revoked solely for refusing services
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Conscientious objection protections do not apply when they conflict with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) or state emergency medical service laws
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Whistleblower protections prohibit retaliation against providers who report violations, with complaints submitted to the State Department of Health
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Aggrieved providers may bring private lawsuits and recover damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief; effective date is November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Health care providers; terms; rights for health care providers; protections; liability; exception; bona fide medical emergency; enforcement; whistleblower protections; federal law compliance; effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/3/2026