SB 1561 — Emergency medical services; modifying certain disciplinary actions. Effective date.
Last action — Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 11, 2026.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
87 added · 100 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to Bill SB 1561 focus on clarifying who has the authority to take action against non-compliant ambulance services. The updated language explicitly states that the Commissioner of Health, the local district attorney, or the Attorney General can initiate legal action against these services if they are not following the law. Additionally, the bill now allows out-of-state ambulance services to operate in Oklahoma during emergencies under certain conditions. These changes are important as they aim to ensure compliance with regulations while also improving emergency response capabilities when local services are unavailable.
ENGROSSEDAn Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
Howard of the Senate and Archer of the House 5 An Act relating to emergency medical services;
BESUBJECT: IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
Oklahoma Emergency Response Systems Development Act BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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In addition to any other penalties, any person, company, governmental entity, or trust authority who violates any of the provisions of this act the Oklahoma Emergency Response Systems DevelopmentENR. Act relating to compliance with the provisions of this act the Oklahoma Emergency Response Systems Development Act or of standards, specifications, procedures, and rules adopted by the Board Commissioner may be punished by the assessment of a civil penalty of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each violation.
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1561 Page 2 Development Act relating to compliance with the provisions of this act the Oklahoma Emergency Response Systems Development Act or of standards, specifications, procedures, and rules adopted by the Board Commissioner may be punished by the assessment of a civil penalty of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each violation.
The Commissioner in the name of the people of the state, through the Attorney General, or the district attorney of the county in which ENGR.the ambulance service is located, may, in addition to other remedies herein provided, bring action for an injunction to restrain such violation or to enjoin the future operation or maintenance of any such ambulance service.
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1561 Page 3 Passed the ambulanceSenate service is located, may, in addition to other remedies herein provided, bring action for an injunction to restrain such violation or to enjoin the future5th operationday or maintenance of anyMarch, such2026. ambulance service.
SECTIONPresiding 2.Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 4th day of May, 2026.
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PassedBy: the Senate the 5th day of March, 2026.
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Action History
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Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
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Sent to Governor
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Signed, returned to Senate
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Enrolled, to House
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Referred for enrollment
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Signed, returned to Senate
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Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 87 Nays: 0
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General Order
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CR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee
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Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Health
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Referred to Public Health
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Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight
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First Reading
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Engrossed to House
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Referred for engrossment
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Measure passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 0
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General Order, Considered
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Coauthored by Representative Archer (principal House author)
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Placed on General Order
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Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
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Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
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Authored by Senator Howard
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First Reading
Sponsors
- Brent Howard · Primary
- Nick Archer · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Brent Howard Republican
- Nick Archer Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 69 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 87 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (100)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso-Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| VACANCY: | — | Not Voting |
| Crosswhite Hader | — | Yea |
| Aletia Timmons | Democrat | Yea |
| Amanda Clinton | Democrat | Yea |
| Andy Fugate | Democrat | Yea |
| Annie Menz | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Cyndi Munson | Democrat | Yea |
| Ellen Pogemiller | Democrat | Yea |
| Ellyn Hefner | Democrat | Yea |
| Jacob Rosecrants | Democrat | Yea |
| Jared Deck | Democrat | Yea |
| John Waldron | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Melissa Provenzano | Democrat | Yea |
| Meloyde Blancett | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle McCane | Democrat | Yea |
| Mickey Dollens | Democrat | Yea |
| Ronald Stewart | Democrat | Yea |
| Suzanne Schreiber | Democrat | Yea |
| Trish Ranson | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony Moore | Republican | Yea |
| Bob Ed Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Boles | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Hill | Republican | Not Voting |
| Carl Newton | Republican | Yea |
| Chad Caldwell | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Banning | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Kannady | Republican | Not Voting |
| Chris Sneed | Republican | Yea |
| Clay Staires | Republican | Yea |
| Cody Maynard | Republican | Yea |
| Collin Duel | Republican | Not Voting |
| Cynthia Roe | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Pae | Republican | Not Voting |
| Danny Sterling | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Williams | Republican | Yea |
| David Hardin | Republican | Yea |
| David Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Dell Kerbs | Republican | Yea |
| Derrick Hildebrant | Republican | Yea |
| Dick Lowe | Republican | Yea |
| Dillon Travis | Republican | Yea |
| Eddy Dempsey | Republican | Yea |
| Emily Gise | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Roberts | Republican | Yea |
| Erick Harris | Republican | Yea |
| Gabe Woolley | Republican | Yea |
| Gerrid Kendrix | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Blair | Republican | Yea |
| Jay Steagall | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Grego | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Olsen | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Shaw | Republican | Yea |
| John George | Republican | Yea |
| John Kane | Republican | Yea |
| John Pfeiffer | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Wilk | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Cantrell | Republican | Yea |
| Josh West | Republican | Yea |
| Judd Strom | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Humphrey | Republican | Not Voting |
| Ken Luttrell | Republican | Not Voting |
| Kenton Patzkowsky | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Norwood | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin West | Republican | Yea |
| Marilyn Stark | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Chapman | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Lepak | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Tedford | Republican | Yea |
| Max Wolfley | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Dobrinski | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Kelley | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Lay | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Osburn | Republican | Yea |
| Molly Jenkins | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Hays | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Archer | Republican | Yea |
| Nicole Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Preston Stinson | Republican | Not Voting |
| Rande Worthen | Republican | Yea |
| Rick West | Republican | Yea |
| Rob Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Manger | Republican | Yea |
| Ronny Johns | Republican | Yea |
| Ross Ford | Republican | Yea |
| Rusty Cornwell | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Eaves | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Fetgatter | Republican | Not Voting |
| Stacy Jo Adams | Republican | Yea |
| Stan May | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Bashore | Republican | Yea |
| T.J. Marti | Republican | Yea |
| Tammy Townley | Republican | Yea |
| Tammy West | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Turner | Republican | Not Voting |
| Tom Gann | Republican | Yea |
| Toni Hasenbeck | Republican | Yea |
| Trey Caldwell | Republican | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Ellyn Hefner | Democrat | Yea |
| Trish Ranson | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony Moore | Republican | Yea |
| Bob Ed Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Carl Newton | Republican | Yea |
| Cynthia Roe | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Pae | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Williams | Republican | Yea |
| David Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Derrick Hildebrant | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Cantrell | Republican | Yea |
| Marilyn Stark | Republican | Yea |
| Preston Stinson | Republican | Yea |
| T.J. Marti | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (6)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Ellen Pogemiller | Democrat | Yea |
| Carl Newton | Republican | Yea |
| Cynthia Roe | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Sterling | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin West | Republican | Yea |
| Marilyn Stark | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 46 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (48)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Carri Hicks | Democrat | Yea |
| Jo Anna Dossett | Democrat | Yea |
| Julia Kirt | Democrat | Yea |
| Mark Mann | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary B. Boren | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Brooks | Democrat | Yea |
| Nikki Nice | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina Goodwin | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Aaron Reinhardt | Republican | Yea |
| Adam Pugh | Republican | Yea |
| Ally Seifried | Republican | Yea |
| Avery Frix | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Brenda Stanley | Republican | Yea |
| Brent Howard | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Guthrie | Republican | Yea |
| Bryan Logan | Republican | Yea |
| Casey Murdock | Republican | Yea |
| Christi Gillespie | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Dana Prieto | Republican | Yea |
| Darcy Jech | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Rader | Republican | Yea |
| David Bullard | Republican | Yea |
| District 24 | Republican | Yea |
| Dusty Deevers | Republican | Yea |
| George Burns | Republican | Yea |
| Grant Green | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Stewart | Republican | Yea |
| Jerry Alvord | Republican | Yea |
| John Haste | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Wingard | Republican | Not Voting |
| Julie Daniels | Republican | Yea |
| Julie McIntosh | Republican | Yea |
| Kelly Hines | Republican | Yea |
| Kendal Sacchieri | Republican | Yea |
| Kristen Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Standridge | Republican | Yea |
| Lonnie Paxton | Republican | Yea |
| Micheal Bergstrom | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Rosino | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Grellner | Republican | Yea |
| Roland Pederson | Republican | Yea |
| Shane Jett | Republican | Yea |
| Spencer Kern | Republican | Yea |
| Todd Gollihare | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Woods | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Hamilton | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (12)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Carri Hicks | Democrat | Yea |
| Jo Anna Dossett | Democrat | Yea |
| Nikki Nice | Democrat | Yea |
| Aaron Reinhardt | Republican | Yea |
| Adam Pugh | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Brenda Stanley | Republican | Yea |
| John Haste | Republican | Yea |
| Julie McIntosh | Republican | Yea |
| Kristen Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Standridge | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Rosino | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1561?
- SB 1561 is sponsored by Brent Howard (Republican) and Nick Archer (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1561?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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