Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 873 — University Hospitals Authority; removing obsolete property descriptions; creating certain exemption; imposing certain requirements related to public Level 1 Trauma Center. Effective date.

Last action — Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025

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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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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 15, 2025.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

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    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

190 added · 200 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 873 update the language regarding the governance of University Hospitals, specifically transferring their oversight from the Department of Human Services to the University Hospitals Authority. This change clarifies the legal framework and responsibilities related to University Hospitals, ensuring that outdated provisions are removed. Importantly, it supports the modernization of hospital operations and governance, which can lead to improved healthcare services for the community.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
Rosino of the Senate and Stinson of the House 5 An Act relating to the University Hospitals Authority;
Rosino of the Senate and Stinson of the House An Act relating to the University Hospitals Authority;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
University Hospitals Authority BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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and Lots 6 through 15, Block 21, CULBERTSON HEIGHTS ADDITION less and except the West 7 feet of Lot 5 and all of Lots 6 through 19, and the East 5 feet of Lot 20 and the North 59.5 feet of Lots 21 through 26, and the North 59.5 feet of the West 49.5 feet of Lot 27, all in Block 13, CULBERTSON HEIGHTS ADDITION to the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and also less and except the West 106 feet of the vacated Northeast 12th Street abutting said Block 13;
and Lots 6 through 15, Block 21, CULBERTSON HEIGHTS ADDITION less and except the West 7 feet of Lot 5 and all of Lots 6 through 19, and the East feet of Lot 20 and the North 59.5 feet of Lots 21 through 26, and the North 59.5 feet of the West 49.5 feet of Lot 27, all in Block 13, CULBERTSON HEIGHTS ADDITION to the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and also less and except the West 106 feet of the vacated Northeast 12th Street abutting said Block 13;
and a part of Block 20, CULBERTSON HEIGHTS ADDITION and a part of the alleys adjacent ENGR.
and a part of Block 20, CULBERTSON HEIGHTS ADDITION and a part of the alleys adjacent thereto, and a part of the SW 1/4, Section 26, T12N, R3W, I.M., and a part of the SE 1/4, Sec.
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and along the East line of said Block 20 and along the West Right-of-Way line of Stonewall Avenue a distance of 10 ft.
and along the East line of said Block and along the West Right-of-Way line of Stonewall Avenue a distance of 10 ft.
thence N.
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89 degrees 48’ 51” W.
degrees 48’ 51” W.
along the East line of ENGR.
along the East line of said Section 27, a distance of 10.0 ft., thence N.
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89 degrees 43’ ENGR.
89 degrees 43’ 03” E.
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00 degrees 10’ 36” E.
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All of Blocks 1 and 2 of Culbertson Heights Addition, and all of Block 3 and Lots 3 through 20 and the North feet of Lots 21 through 38 of Block 12, Oak Park Addition to the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma including the encompassed and abutting portions of the vacated Northeast 11th Street, Park Place and Northeast 10th Street, and the abutting portion of Everest Avenue and the alley way in Block 12 of the said Oak Park Addition.
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All of Blocks 1 and 2 of Culbertson Heights Addition, and all of Block 3 and Lots 3 through 20 and the North 50 feet of Lots 21 through 38 of Block 12, Oak Park Addition to the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma including the encompassed and abutting portions of the vacated Northeast 11th Street, Park Place and Northeast 10th Street, and the abutting portion of Everest Avenue and the alley way in Block 12 of the said Oak Park Addition.
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The University Hospitals Authority shall annually certify to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority that the University Hospitals meet such standards and requirements with respect to any Medicaid supplemental payments to be received from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority for the public Level I Trauma Center.
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873 Page 7 University Hospitals Authority shall annually certify to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority that the University Hospitals meet such standards and requirements with respect to any Medicaid supplemental payments to be received from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority for the public Level I Trauma Center.
University Hospitals shall be available as teaching and training hospitals for the colleges of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, for the College of Medicine of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and for other health and educational facilities and shall provide indigent patient care.
University Hospitals shall be available as teaching and training hospitals for the colleges of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, for the College of Medicine of the ENR.
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873 Page 5 University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and for other health and educational facilities and shall provide indigent patient care.
Passed the Senate the 11th day of March, 2025.
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Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
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873 Page 6 Passed the Senate the 11th day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 7th day of May, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates the management and operational requirements of University Hospitals, including an exemption from certificate of need requirements and specific operational standards for a Level I Trauma Center.

  • 63 O.S. 2021, Section 3204

    provided, however, that any claims arising under the Governmental Tort Claims Act and filed prior to July 1, 1993, and from any other actions filed prior to July 1, 1993, shall remain the responsibility of the Department of Human Services and the Commission for Human Services.

    Removes specific liability provisions related to claims prior to 1993.

  • 63 O.S. 2021, Section 3205

    Notwithstanding any other law, any expansion, addition, or change to the University Hospitals requiring a Certificate of Need after such transfer shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 2651 through 2656.2 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes in furtherance of the University Hospitals Authority Act shall not require a certificate of need. → the transfer of the University Hospitals from the Commission for Human Services and the Department of Human Services shall not require a Certificate of Need pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2651 through 2656.2 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes; provided, however, that

    Clarifies that the transfer does not need a Certificate of Need, while expansions after transfer may require one.

  • 63 O.S. 2021, Section 3205

    University Hospitals shall be operated as general hospitals and shall be licensed by the State Commissioner of Health, and shall, as far as possible, meet the standards, requirements and essentials of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, the American Medical Association’s Council on Medical Education, the American Specialty Boards and the Association of American Medical Colleges. → University Hospitals shall operate a public Level I Trauma Center and shall meet the standards and requirements of the American College of Surgeons to attain such designation.

    Introduces the requirement for University Hospitals to operate as a public Level I Trauma Center.

  • 63 O.S. 2021, Section 3205

    The University Hospitals shall operate a public Level I Trauma Center and shall meet the standards and requirements of the American College of Surgeons to attain such designation. → The University Hospitals Authority shall annually certify to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority that the University Hospitals meet such standards and requirements with respect to any Medicaid supplemental payments to be received from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority for the public Level I Trauma Center.

    Adds a certification requirement to ensure compliance with standards for Medicaid payments related to the Trauma Center.

Amendments

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Action History

  1. Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

  4. Enrolled, to House

  5. Coauthored by Representative Pittman

  6. Referred for enrollment

  7. Signed, returned to Senate

  8. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 82 Nays: 4

  9. General Order

  10. CR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee

  11. Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Health

  12. Referred to Public Health

  13. Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight

  14. First Reading

  15. Engrossed to House

  16. Referred for engrossment

  17. Measure passed: Ayes: 42 Nays: 0

  18. General Order, Considered

  19. Placed on General Order

  20. Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Health and Human Services committee; CR filed

  21. Coauthored by Representative Stinson (principal House author)

  22. Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

  23. Authored by Senator Rosino

  24. First Reading

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 82 Yea · 4 Nay · 12 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 66409
Democrat 12002
Unaffiliated 4002
Total 824013
% of votes cast 83%4%0%13%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Pittman — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Not Voting
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Not Voting
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Not Voting
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Not Voting
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Not Voting
Chris Kannady Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Not Voting
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
Eddy Dempsey Republican Not Voting
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Nay
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Not Voting
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Not Voting
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Nay
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Nay
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
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 Yea
Tom Gann Republican Nay
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Health And Human Services Oversight Committee: Do Pass

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10000
Democrat 3000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat 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
T.J. Marti Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 42 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 34005
Democrat 8000
Total 42005
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
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 Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Not Voting
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
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Not Voting
Julie Daniels Republican Not Voting
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

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Health & Human Services

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 3000
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 11001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
AMD SB873 PCS - ADOPTED (Request No: 1754) — Not Voting
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt 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

Official roll call →

Subjects

healthcare education
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SB 873 is sponsored by Paul Rosino (Republican) and Preston Stinson (Republican).
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