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OK SB947

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Rosino

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers employment of fifteen long-term care ombudsmen from the Department of Human Services to the Office of the Attorney General
  • Shifts oversight of the Oklahoma State Council on Aging and Adult Protective Services from the Attorney General to the Department of Human Services
  • Maintains the existing Nursing Facilities Quality of Care Fee structure, calculated at 6% of total annual patient gross receipts divided by total patient days
  • Preserves fund expenditures including personal needs allowances of $50/month for nursing home residents, ten nursing facility inspectors, and services for Medicaid-eligible clients
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Long-term care; updating statutory language related to ombudsmen and senior citizens. Emergency.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/13/2025

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health4/1/2025
Health and Human Services Oversight4/1/2025
Health and Human Services2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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