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OK SB761
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julie McIntosh
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025" establishing 24 rights for patients treated in Oklahoma, including rights to respectful care, informed consent, access to medical records, privacy, advance directives, and participation in treatment decisions
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Requires hospitals to provide information in accessible formats for patients with vision, speech, hearing, cognitive, or language impairments, and to disclose on their websites whether they are corporately-owned or physician-owned
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Establishes 11 patient responsibilities including providing accurate health information, following treatment plans, respecting hospital procedures, keeping appointments, and fulfilling financial obligations
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Creates specific rights for minor patients including treatment with respect as unique individuals, separation from adult patients when possible, an individualized treatment plan, protection from unnecessary medication, and regular communication with family
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Requires parents and legal guardians of minor patients to continue their parenting role and participate in medical decision-making; effective date November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Health care; creating the Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025; specifying certain patient rights and responsibilities. Effective date.
Last Action
Coauthored by Senator Jett
3/10/2026