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OK HB3929

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marilyn Stark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/3/2026
Health and Human Services Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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