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OK HB3906

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ellyn Hefner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Oklahoma Supported Decision-Making Act, allowing adults with disabilities to voluntarily enter written agreements designating one or more supporters to assist with understanding information, making decisions, and communicating choices in areas such as health care, finances, education, and housing

  • Supporters may help principals access records (including HIPAA-protected health information and FERPA educational records), attend meetings, and advocate for the principal's wishes, but are prohibited from making decisions on behalf of the principal or exerting undue influence

  • Agreements must be in writing, dated, signed by all parties in the presence of two adult witnesses, and may be terminated at any time by either the principal or supporter through verbal or written notice

  • Existence of a supported decision-making agreement cannot be used as evidence of incapacity in legal proceedings, and the principal retains full authority to act independently of the agreement

  • Provides civil and criminal liability protection for third parties (such as healthcare providers and financial institutions) who accept and rely on agreements in good faith, with effective date of November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Supported decision-making; Oklahoma Supported Decision-Making Act; purpose; terms; agreement; tasks; information; evidence; presumptions; civil or criminal liability; form; codification; effective date.

Last Action

Authored by Senator Gillespie (principal Senate author)

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Judiciary2/3/2026
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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