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OK HB3929
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Marilyn Stark
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AI Summary
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Creates the Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Compact allowing occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed in member states to practice across state lines through a "compact privilege" without obtaining additional state licenses
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Establishes the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission as a joint public agency to administer the compact, maintain a coordinated data system for licensure and disciplinary information, and promulgate binding rules for member states
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Requires licensees seeking compact privileges to hold an unencumbered home state license, complete criminal background checks including FBI fingerprint checks, meet jurisprudence requirements, and pay applicable fees
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Permits remote states to take adverse actions against a licensee's compact privilege for violations, while home states retain exclusive authority over the underlying license; disciplinary information must be shared through the Commission's data system
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Effective November 1, 2026; the compact becomes operational when enacted by ten states, with member states required to provide a delegate to the Commission and comply with data reporting requirements
Legislative Description
Professions and occupations; occupational therapy compact; multi-state license; Commission; duties; expectations; rulemaking; codification; effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Public Health
2/3/2026