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OK SB1984

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Haste

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners' subpoena power to compel licensee or applicant testimony and allows the executive director to issue no-notice substance abuse screening subpoenas with Board president approval

  • Authorizes the executive director to issue emergency license suspensions for up to 30 days when immediate public protection is needed, with a hearing required at the next Board meeting

  • Adds new statutory definitions for "emergency," "emergency suspension," "incompetence," "malpractice," and "medical negligence" to clarify grounds for disciplinary action

  • Adds violations of medical marijuana laws as grounds for disciplinary action and expands reportable employment actions to include termination, resignation under investigation, or discipline by medical practice groups and hospital medical staffs

  • Modernizes license renewal by requiring electronic notice to licensees, changing continuing education from "two days" to "16 hours," and establishing electronic renewal procedures effective November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Practice of osteopathic medicine; modifying various provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act. Effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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