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OK SB929
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act to modify State Board of Osteopathic Examiners membership (8 members, up to 2 may be lay persons), establishes the Board's mission to safeguard public health, and grants the Board quasi-judicial powers for disciplinary proceedings
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Creates new license types including an osteopathic faculty license for physicians teaching at accredited osteopathic medical schools (valid up to 24 months) and an advanced resident training license, while removing the separate telemedicine and military spouse license categories
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Requires all osteopathic physicians in active practice to maintain malpractice liability insurance, with exceptions for those covered by group policies, practicing in government facilities, serving as volunteers, or residing out of state
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Mandates licensees report within 14 days any criminal investigations, actions limiting their license, voluntary resignation from medical staff during investigations, and within 30 days any malpractice claims settled or adjudicated
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Authorizes national criminal history record checks for applicants, expands grounds for disciplinary action to include breaching the American Osteopathic Association Code of Ethics, and requires clear and convincing evidence for license revocation or suspension
Legislative Description
Practice of osteopathic medicine; amending various provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act. Emergency.
Last Action
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/12/2025
5/12/2025