Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 929 — 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

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

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 12, 2025.

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    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 929 changes several provisions related to the licensing and regulation of osteopathic physicians. Notably, it removes certain examination requirements, which could make it easier for individuals to obtain their licenses. Additionally, the amendment broadens the language around disciplinary actions and modifies some sections to be more inclusive. These changes are significant as they aim to streamline the licensing process and ensure a more accessible pathway to practice for osteopathic physicians, which could ultimately benefit healthcare access in the state.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
Haste of the Senate and Newton of the House 5 An Act relating to the practice of osteopathic medicine;
Haste of the Senate and Newton of the House An Act relating to the practice of osteopathic medicine;
amending 59 O.S.
amending O.S.
removing certain ENGR.
removing certain exception;
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updating statutory language and references;
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
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Osteopathic medicine BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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for admission to its courses of study, a preliminary education equal to the requirements established by the American Osteopathic Association, and ENGR.
for admission to its courses of study, a preliminary education equal to the requirements established by the American Osteopathic Association, and ENR.
Osteopathic physicians engaged in interventional pain management pursuant to the Oklahoma Interventional Pain Management ENGR.
Osteopathic physicians engaged in interventional pain management pursuant to the Oklahoma Interventional Pain Management and Treatment Act shall be licensed by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.
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929 Page 4 and Treatment Act shall be licensed by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.
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Any osteopathic physician licensed in this state who engages in the practice of medicine or the prescription of drugs, devices, or treatments via electronic means may do so only in the context of an appropriate physician/patient physician-patient relationship wherein a proper patient record is maintained including, at the minimum, a current history and physical.
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Any commissioned medical officer of the armed forces Armed Forces of the United States or medical officer of the United States Public Health Service or the Veterans Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, in the discharge of official duties and/or whose practice is confined entirely within federally ENGR.
929 Page 5 controlled facilities, who is fully licensed to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery in one or more jurisdictions of the United States shall not be required to be licensed in this state pursuant to the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act, unless the person already holds an osteopathic medical license in this state pursuant to the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act.
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Any osteopathic physician licensed in this state who engages in the practice of medicine or the prescription of drugs, devices, or treatments via electronic means may do so only in the context of an appropriate physician/patient physician-patient relationship wherein a proper patient record is maintained including, at the minimum, a current history and physical.
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Any commissioned medical officer of the armed forces Armed Forces of the United States or medical officer of the United States Public Health Service or the Veterans Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, in the discharge of official duties and/or whose practice is confined entirely within federally controlled facilities, who is fully licensed to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery in one or more jurisdictions of the United States shall not be required to be licensed in this state pursuant to the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act, unless the person already holds an osteopathic medical license in this state pursuant to the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act.
Nothing provided ENGR.
Nothing provided herein shall eliminate, limit or restrict the liability for any act or failure to act of any hospital, any hospital’s employees or persons duly licensed to practice osteopathic medicine.
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929 Page 6 herein shall eliminate, limit or restrict the liability for any act or failure to act of any hospital, any hospital’s employees or persons duly licensed to practice osteopathic medicine.
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In the event of a vacancy brought about for any reason, the post so vacated shall be filled from a list of not less than six names submitted by the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association.
In the event of a vacancy brought about for any reason, the ENR.
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929 Page 6 post so vacated shall be filled from a list of not less than six names submitted by the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association.
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Each member of said Board the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners shall, before entering upon the duties of the office, take the oath of office prescribed by the Oklahoma Constitution before someone qualified to administer oaths, and ENGR.
Each member of said Board the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners shall, before entering upon the duties of the office, take the oath of office prescribed by the Oklahoma Constitution before someone qualified to administer oaths, and shall, except for the lay person, make oath that the member is a legally qualified practitioner of osteopathic medicine in this state;
and that the member has been engaged in the active practice of osteopathic medicine in this state at least five (5) years preceding the appointment of such member.
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929 Page 9 shall, except for the lay person, make oath that the member is a legally qualified practitioner of osteopathic medicine in this state;
929 Page 7 SECTION 5.
and that the member has been engaged in the active practice of osteopathic medicine in this state at least five (5) years preceding the appointment of such member.
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One or more investigators, at least one of whom shall be certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training as a peace officer, as may be necessary to implement the provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act at an annual salary to be fixed by the Board, and may authorize necessary expenses.
In addition, the investigators may investigate and inspect, through use of a Board subpoena, the nonfinancial business records of all persons licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act in order to determine whether or not licensees are in compliance with the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act and the Uniform ENGR.
929 Page 11 Controlled Dangerous Substances Act or any other law, rule of the State of Oklahoma this state, or any federal law or rule affecting the practice of osteopathic medicine.
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One or more investigators, at least one of whom shall be certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training as a peace officer, as may be necessary to implement the provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act at an annual salary to be fixed by the Board, and may authorize necessary expenses.
In addition, the investigators may investigate and inspect, through use of a Board subpoena, the nonfinancial business records of all persons licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act in order to determine whether or not licensees are in compliance with the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act and the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act or any other law, rule of the State of Oklahoma this state, or any federal law or rule affecting the practice of osteopathic medicine.
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The official register of licensed osteopathic physicians available to the public shall include:
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The official register of licensed osteopathic physicians available to the public shall include:
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Advise, consult, cooperate, and enter into agreements or contracts;
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Advise, consult, cooperate, and enter into agreements or contracts;
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Establish agency special accounts through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and the Office of the State Treasurer as necessary for the collection and distribution of funds, ENGR.
Establish agency special accounts through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and the Office of the State Treasurer as necessary for the collection and distribution of funds, including funds of sponsors and registration fees related to conferences, meetings, and continuing education and resident physician training;
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Exercise all incidental powers which are necessary and proper to implement and administer the purposes of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act.
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929 Page 16 including funds of sponsors and registration fees related to conferences, meetings, and continuing education and resident physician training;
929 Page 12 SECTION 8.
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Exercise all incidental powers which are necessary and proper to implement and administer the purposes of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act.
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The Board shall require that each applicant ENGR.
The Board shall require that each applicant submit to a national criminal history record check as defined in Section 150.9 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
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929 Page 17 submit to a national criminal history record check as defined in Section 150.9 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
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The State Board of Osteopathic Examiners may issue a license without examination to a practitioner who is currently ENGR.
The State Board of Osteopathic Examiners may issue a license without examination to a practitioner who is currently ENR.
929 Page 19 licensed in any country, state, territory or province, upon the following conditions:
929 Page 14 licensed in any country, state, territory or province, upon the following conditions:
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If the physician’s resident training program specifically approves the resident to have prescribing authority, the resident training license shall permit the physician to apply for prescribing privileges from state or federal authorities.
If the physician’s resident training program specifically approves the resident to have prescribing authority, the resident ENR.
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929 Page 16 training license shall permit the physician to apply for prescribing privileges from state or federal authorities.
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Demonstrates to the Board that he or she is currently licensed to practice osteopathic medicine in another jurisdiction in the United States;
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Demonstrates to the Board that he or she is a graduate of an accredited school of osteopathic medicine;
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Demonstrates to the Board that he or she is currently licensed to practice osteopathic medicine in another jurisdiction in the United States;
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Demonstrates to the Board that he or she is a graduate of an accredited school of osteopathic medicine;
and 3.
Has engaged in the use or employment of dishonesty, fraud, misrepresentation, false promise, false pretense, unethical conduct ENGR.
Has engaged in the use or employment of dishonesty, fraud, misrepresentation, false promise, false pretense, unethical conduct or unprofessional conduct, as may be determined by the Board, in the performance of the functions or duties of an osteopathic physician, including, but not limited to, the following:
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929 Page 24 or unprofessional conduct, as may be determined by the Board, in the performance of the functions or duties of an osteopathic physician, including, but not limited to, the following:
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delegating professional responsibilities to a person who is not qualified by training, skill, competency, age, experience or licensure to perform them, noting that delegation may only occur within an appropriate doctor-patient physician-patient relationship, wherein a proper patient record is maintained including, but not limited to, at the minimum, a current history and physical, ENGR.
delegating professional responsibilities to a person who is not qualified by training, skill, competency, age, experience or licensure to perform them, noting that delegation may only occur within an appropriate doctor-patient physician-patient relationship, wherein a proper patient record is maintained including, but not limited to, at the minimum, a current history and physical, e.
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or dispensing, prescribing, administering or otherwise distributing any drug, controlled substance or other treatment without sufficient examination or the establishment of a physician-patient relationship, or for other than medically accepted therapeutic or experimental or investigational purpose duly authorized by a state or federal agency, or not in good faith to relieve pain and suffering, or not to treat an ailment, physical infirmity or disease, or violating any state or federal law on controlled dangerous substances including, but not limited to, prescribing, dispensing or administering opioid drugs in excess of the maximum ENGR.
or dispensing, prescribing, administering or otherwise distributing any drug, controlled substance or other treatment without sufficient examination or the establishment of a physician-patient relationship, or for other than ENR.
929 Page 26 limits authorized in Section 2-309I of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, h.
929 Page 19 medically accepted therapeutic or experimental or investigational purpose duly authorized by a state or federal agency, or not in good faith to relieve pain and suffering, or not to treat an ailment, physical infirmity or disease, or violating any state or federal law on controlled dangerous substances including, but not limited to, prescribing, dispensing or administering opioid drugs in excess of the maximum limits authorized in Section 2-309I of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, h.
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Has been finally adjudicated and found guilty, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere in a criminal prosecution, for any ENR.
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929 Page 20 offense reasonably related to the qualifications, functions or duties of an osteopathic physician, whether or not a sentence is imposed, and regardless of the pendency of an appeal;
Has been finally adjudicated and found guilty, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere in a criminal prosecution, for any offense reasonably related to the qualifications, functions or duties of an osteopathic physician, whether or not a sentence is imposed, and regardless of the pendency of an appeal;
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Has performed an abortion as defined by Section 1-730 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, except for an abortion necessary to prevent the death of the mother or to prevent substantial or irreversible physical impairment of the mother that substantially increases the risk of death.
Has performed an abortion as defined by Section 1-730 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, except for an abortion necessary to prevent the death of the mother or to prevent substantial or ENR.
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929 Page 21 irreversible physical impairment of the mother that substantially increases the risk of death.
or ENGR.
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The Board shall establish grounds for revocation or suspension of a license by clear and convincing evidence.
The Board shall ENR.
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929 Page 22 establish grounds for revocation or suspension of a license by clear and convincing evidence.
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The State Board of Osteopathic Examiners shall have the power to order or subpoena the attendance of witnesses, the inspection of records and premises and the production of relevant books and papers for the investigation of matters that may come ENGR.
The State Board of Osteopathic Examiners shall have the power to order or subpoena the attendance of witnesses, the inspection of records and premises and the production of relevant books and papers for the investigation of matters that may come before them it.
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The Board may enact rules and regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act setting out additional acts of unprofessional conduct, which acts shall be grounds for refusal to issue or reinstate, or for action to condition, suspend or revoke a license necessary or appropriate to the performance, enforcement, or carrying out of any of the purposes, objectives, or provisions of this section.
The Board may enact rules and regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act setting out additional acts of unprofessional conduct, which acts shall be grounds for refusal to issue or reinstate, or for action to condition, suspend or revoke a ENR.
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929 Page 23 license necessary or appropriate to the performance, enforcement, or carrying out of any of the purposes, objectives, or provisions of this section.
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929 Page 33 SECTION 17.
929 Page 24 SECTION 17.
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The licensee’s voluntary resignation from the medical staff of any health care institution or voluntary limitation of the licensee’s staff privileges at such an institution if that action occurred while the licensee was under formal or informal investigation by the institution or a committee thereof for any reason related to alleged medical incompetence, unprofessional or unethical conduct, or mental or physical impairment;
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The licensee’s voluntary resignation or withdrawal from a national, state, or county medical society, association, or organization if that action occurred while the licensee was under ENR.
929 Page 34 5.
929 Page 25 formal or informal investigation or review by that body for any reason related to alleged medical incompetence, unprofessional or unethical conduct, or mental or physical impairment;
The licensee’s voluntary resignation from the medical staff of any health care institution or voluntary limitation of the licensee’s staff privileges at such an institution if that action occurred while the licensee was under formal or informal investigation by the institution or a committee thereof for any reason related to alleged medical incompetence, unprofessional or unethical conduct, or mental or physical impairment;
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The licensee’s voluntary resignation or withdrawal from a national, state, or county medical society, association, or organization if that action occurred while the licensee was under formal or informal investigation or review by that body for any reason related to alleged medical incompetence, unprofessional or unethical conduct, or mental or physical impairment;
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The Board shall require that the licensee receive not less than one (1) hour of education in pain management or one (1) hour of education in opioid use or addiction each year preceding an application for renewal of a license, unless the licensee has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board that the licensee does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration ENGR.
The Board shall require that the licensee receive not less than one (1) hour of education in pain management or one (1) hour of education in opioid use or addiction each year preceding an application for renewal of a license, unless the licensee has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board that the licensee does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration ENR.
929 Page 36 registration number.
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All osteopathic physicians in active practice licensed by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners shall maintain a policy for ENGR.
All osteopathic physicians in active practice licensed by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners shall maintain a policy for professional malpractice liability insurance;
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929 Page 37 professional malpractice liability insurance;
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Providing care as a volunteer under a special volunteer medical license pursuant to Section 635.1 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes or a temporary critical need license under Section 6011 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
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Providing care as a volunteer under a special volunteer medical license pursuant to Section 635.1 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes or a temporary critical need license under Section of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
or ENGR.
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provided, however, that the Board may reinstate such person upon the payment of all fees due, plus a penalty fee in the amount fixed by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners not to exceed twice the amount of the license renewal fees as determined by the Board and upon the presentation of satisfactory evidence of the attendance at an educational program as provided for in Sections ENGR.
provided, however, that the Board may reinstate such person upon the payment of all fees due, plus a penalty fee in the amount fixed by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners not to ENR.
929 Page 39 637, 637.1, and 641 of this title and such other proof of professional conduct as prescribed by rule.
929 Page 28 exceed twice the amount of the license renewal fees as determined by the Board and upon the presentation of satisfactory evidence of the attendance at an educational program as provided for in Sections 637, 637.1, and 641 of this title and such other proof of professional conduct as prescribed by rule.
Every person licensed to practice osteopathic medicine by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners shall report within ENGR.
Every person licensed to practice osteopathic medicine by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners shall report within fourteen (14) days any criminal investigation in a jurisdiction which concerns that person.
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929 Page 40 fourteen (14) days any criminal investigation in a jurisdiction which concerns that person.
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If a person licensed to practice osteopathic medicine in this state voluntarily resigns from the staff of a health care institution, or voluntarily limits that person’s own staff privileges at a health care institution or fails to reapply for hospital or staff privileges at a health care institution, the person shall report in writing such conduct to the Board within fourteen (14) days.
If a person licensed to practice osteopathic medicine in this state voluntarily resigns from the staff of a health care institution, or voluntarily limits that person’s own staff ENR.
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929 Page 29 privileges at a health care institution or fails to reapply for hospital or staff privileges at a health care institution, the person shall report in writing such conduct to the Board within fourteen (14) days.
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The funds received pursuant to the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act or the Oklahoma Abortion-Inducing Drug Certification Program Act shall be deposited to the credit of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners Revolving Fund and may be expended by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners and under its direction in assisting in the enforcement of the laws of this state prohibiting the unlawful practice of osteopathic medicine, assisting in the support of a peer assistance program, administering continuing education programs to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, sponsoring resident physician training, and for the ENGR.
The funds received pursuant to the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act or the Oklahoma Abortion-Inducing Drug Certification Program Act shall be deposited to the credit of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners Revolving Fund and may be expended by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners and under its direction in assisting in the enforcement of the laws of this state ENR.
929 Page 42 dissemination of information to prevent the violation of such laws, and for the purchasing of supplies and such other expense as is necessary to properly carry out the provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act or the Oklahoma Abortion-Inducing Drug Certification Program Act.
929 Page 30 prohibiting the unlawful practice of osteopathic medicine, assisting in the support of a peer assistance program, administering continuing education programs to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, sponsoring resident physician training, and for the dissemination of information to prevent the violation of such laws, and for the purchasing of supplies and such other expense as is necessary to properly carry out the provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act or the Oklahoma Abortion-Inducing Drug Certification Program Act.
Expenditures from said the fund shall be made upon ENGR.
Expenditures from said the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims signed by an authorized employee or employees of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners and filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
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929 Page 43 warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims signed by an authorized employee or employees of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners and filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
The State Board of Osteopathic Examiners shall adopt such rules as may be necessary to implement the provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act and may establish fees authorized but not specified in the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act.
The State Board of Osteopathic Examiners shall adopt such rules as may be necessary to implement the provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act and may establish fees ENR.
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929 Page 31 authorized but not specified in the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act.
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The Board may provide by rule procedures for the licensee to contest or dispute any administrative action, procedures for resolution of any such contest or dispute, and appropriate ENGR.
The Board may provide by rule procedures for the licensee to contest or dispute any administrative action, procedures for resolution of any such contest or dispute, and appropriate protection of private information consistent with state and federal law.
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929 Page 44 protection of private information consistent with state and federal law.
Passed the Senate the 5th 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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929 Page 32 Passed the Senate the 5th day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 1st 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.
By:
_________________________________ ENR.
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The bill modifies various aspects of the law governing osteopathic medicine, including definitions, licensing requirements, Board membership, and operational procedures.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 621

    “Osteopathic physician” means a person who is licensed to practice osteopathic medicine in this state;

    The definition of 'Osteopathic physician' is clarified.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 622

    Osteopathic physicians engaged in postgraduate training beyond the internship year, also known as PGY-1, shall be licensed. → Osteopathic physicians engaged in postgraduate training beyond the internship year, also known as PGY-1, shall be licensed.

    Clarifies licensing requirements for PGY-1 osteopathic physicians.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 622

    Osteopathic physicians engaged in the internship or PGY-1 year may be eligible for → Osteopathic physicians engaged in the internship or PGY-1 year shall be issued a resident training license and all other postgraduate students shall be issued an advanced resident training license.

    Changes eligibility requirements for resident training licenses.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 624

    originally consisted of nine (9) members. → shall consist of eight (8) examiners.

    Reduces the number of members on the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners from nine to eight.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 624

    two of whom shall be lay persons. → two of whom shall may be lay persons.

    Changes the requirement for the number of lay persons on the Board to be optional.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 627

    the record of its proceedings. → the record of its proceedings; modifying and removing requirements related to publicly available records;

    Alters procedures for maintaining public records of the Board.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 632

    the results of examinations designed to ensure competency in the practice of osteopathic medicine. → modifying and removing certain examination requirements;

    Modifies the examination requirements for licensure.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 633

    Various special licenses. → modifying, adding, and removing special license types;

    Updates the classifications and requirements of special licenses.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 637

    The Board shall have the authority to impose sanctions. → broadening certain powers of the Board;

    Expands the Board's authority regarding disciplinary actions.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 641

    reconsideration of certain decisions; adjustments in licensing fees; → providing for late renewal; requiring certain attestation;

    Introduces provisions for late license renewal and attestation requirements.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 642

    Penalties may be imposed upon those who fail to comply with the terms of their licenses. → modifying conditions for license reinstatement; providing for certain appeals;

    Modifies conditions and appeals process for license reinstatement.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 643

    All revenues collected under this act shall be devoted to the administration thereof. → broadening allowed uses;

    Expands the permissible uses of collected funds.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 644

    created within the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners. → conforming language;

    Clarifies references to the Revolving Fund.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 645

    authorizing and requiring promulgation of certain rules;

    Establishes a requirement for the Board to create rules.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 631

    Defining the term 'Osteopathic Continuous Certification'.

    Repeals the section defining Osteopathic Continuous Certification.

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Action History

  1. Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/12/2025

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

  4. Enrolled, to House

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Signed, returned to Senate

  7. Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 84 Nays: 0

  8. General Order

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

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

  11. Referred to Public Health

  12. Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight

  13. First Reading

  14. Engrossed to House

  15. Referred for engrossment

  16. Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0

  17. General Order, Considered

  18. Placed on General Order

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

  20. Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)

  21. Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

  22. Authored by Senator Haste

  23. First Reading

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 84 Yea · 0 Nay · 14 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 670012
Democrat 12002
Unaffiliated 5001
Total 840015
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Pittman — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Not Voting
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Not Voting
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
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 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
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Not Voting
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Not Voting
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Not Voting
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West 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 Not Voting
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea
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 47 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 39000
Democrat 8000
Total 47000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
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 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
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 Yea
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

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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 SB929 PCS - ADOPTED (Request No: 1608) — 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

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Subjects

healthcare
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