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OK SB1902

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Jett

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Oklahoma Professional Self-Determination Act requiring all state licensure boards to develop and implement state examinations within 1 year as alternatives to national certification exams

  • Grants licensure boards exclusive authority to determine qualifications, fitness, and disciplinary actions for applicants and licensees under their jurisdiction

  • Requires the State Department of Health to create state written and psychomotor examinations for emergency medical personnel aligned with national EMS education standards

  • Prohibits licensure boards from taking disciplinary action against licensees based on lawful expression of opinion about medical policy or practice, unless it violates HIPAA or patient privacy laws

  • Authorizes boards to adjust fees to cover state exam development costs while preserving existing licensure pathways and reciprocal licensure agreements; effective November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Professions and occupations; creating the Oklahoma Professional Self-Determination Act; requiring implementation of certain state examinations. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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