26- Workforce

Bill	Principal Authors	Committees	Current Status
HB1036	Kendrix, Gerrid (H)	H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/04/2025	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB1036, by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, extends the sunset date for the State Board of Licensed Social Workers to July 1, 2026.
HB1037	Kendrix, Gerrid (H)	H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/04/2025	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB1037, by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors to July 1, 2026.
HB1038	Kendrix, Gerrid (H)	H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/04/2025	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB1038, by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, extends the sunset date for the Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council to July 1, 2026.
HB1040	Kendrix, Gerrid (H)	H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/04/2025	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB1040, by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, extends the sunset date for the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists to July 1, 2026.
HB1041	Kendrix, Gerrid (H)	H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/04/2025	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB1041, by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, extends the sunset date for the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure to July 1, 2026.
HB1145	Stewart, Ron (H)	H Public Health (H) - 02/04/2025 H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/04/2025	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB1145, by Rep. Ron Stewart, D-Tulsa, provides unfettered public access to all indigenous or traditional healing therapies, and complementary and alternative healing practices to protect and preserve the right to practice and provide services. It exempts an individual who does not hold a license, permit, certification, or registration as a health care professional issued by Oklahoma from any health care professional practice act or other law or rule if that individual or agent provides care or treatment in compliance with provisions therein and does not falsely represent themselves as a licensed practitioner of medicine or other health care professional as described in statute, or fraudulently use any title or degree appertaining to the licensed practice thereof, or falsely claim any training, certification, or approval of any organization that they do not have.
HB1173	Stark, Marilyn (H)	H Public Health (H) - 02/04/2025 H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/04/2025 H Public Health (H) - 02/05/2025	H Committee - Do Pass
	Paraphrase HB1173, by Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, allows a licensed psychologist holding a conditional prescription certificate to prescribe psychotropic medication under the supervision of a supervising physician. It allows a licensed psychologist holding a prescription certificate to prescribe psychotropic medication independent of the supervision of a supervising physician.
HB1540	Patzkowsky, Kenton (H) Murdock, Casey (S)	H Appropriations & Budget, Natural Resources (H) - 02/03/2025 H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/04/2025 H Appropriations & Budget, Natural Resources (H) - 02/10/2025 H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/26/2025 S Appropriations (S) - 04/01/2025 S Appropriations (S) - 04/23/2025	S General Order
	Paraphrase HB1540, by Rep. Kenton Patzkowsky, R-Balko and Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, creates until July 1, 2023, the Oklahoma Workforce Education Partnership Revolving Fund for the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education for the purpose of expanding career technology education as determined by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education using critical occupation data.
HB1754	Moore, Anthony (H)	H Rules (H) - 02/04/2025	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB1754, by Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, modifies the definition of “teacher” to include licensed physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist and occupational therapist assistant.
HB1816	Newton, Carl (H) Coleman, Bill (S)	H Rules (H) - 02/04/2025 H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/17/2025 H Public Health (H) - 02/17/2025 H Public Health (H) - 02/24/2025 H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 03/05/2025 S Health & Human Services (S) - 04/01/2025 S Health & Human Services (S) - 04/14/2025	H Senate Amendments - Read
	Paraphrase HB1816, by Rep. Carl Newton, R-Woodward and Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, modifies the definition of the term "treatment" as it relates to Medicaid providers.
HB1818	Newton, Carl (H)	H Rules (H) - 02/04/2025 H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/11/2026 H Public Health (H) - 02/11/2026 H Public Health (H) - 02/18/2026 H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/25/2026	H General Order
	Paraphrase HB1818, by Rep. Carl Newton, R-Woodward, removes the definition of the term "licensed social work associate" (LSWA) and adds the definition of the term "licensed bachelors social worker (LBSW)" to the Social Worker's Licensing Act and replaces references to licensed social work associate with licensed bachelors social worker.
HB1823	Newton, Carl (H)	H Rules (H) - 02/04/2025	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB1823, by Rep. Carl Newton, R-Woodward, creates the Social Work Reform Act of 2025.
HB1831	Hefner, Ellyn (H) Roe, Cynthia (H) Stinson, Preston (H)	H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/04/2025 H Public Health (H) - 02/04/2025 H Public Health (H) - 02/24/2025 H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 03/05/2025 S Health & Human Services (S) - 04/01/2025	Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee
	Paraphrase HB1831, by Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, Rep. Ellyn Hefner, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond, creates the Oklahoma Community Health Workers Act, which requires the State Department of Health to establish a voluntary certificate for community health workers. It requires the State Commissioner of Health to promulgate rules to address this certification and requires the Commissioner to prescribe fees for the examination, initial certification, and certification renewal.
HB2242	Waldron, John (H)	H Appropriations & Budget, Education (H) - 02/03/2025 H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/04/2025	Referred to Subcommittee
	Paraphrase HB2242, by Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa, requires Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education establish and maintain an incentive scholarship program and incentive program, as funding is available, to encourage the advanced education of public school counselors, speech pathologists, special education teachers, and school administrators, at all state public higher education institutions or private higher education institutions accredited and incent employment as public school employees for at least five years, to be included in the Inspired to Teach Program. It establishes requirements for prospective school counselors, speech pathologists, special education teachers, and school administrators planning to pursue a graduate degree in school counseling, speech pathology, special education, or school administration at an accredited Oklahoma graduate degree program to be considered.
HB2584	Hilbert, Kyle (H) Paxton, Lonnie (S)	H Rules (H) - 02/04/2025 H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/24/2025 H Public Health (H) - 02/24/2025 H Public Health (H) - 02/24/2025 H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 03/05/2025 S Health & Human Services (S) - 04/01/2025 S Health & Human Services (S) - 04/21/2025	Veto Overridden
	Paraphrase HB2584, by Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow and Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, authorizes physician assistants (PAs) with at least 6,240 hours of postgraduate clinical experience to practice independent of physician supervision. It requires the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to maintain a public list of such PAs and provide a form for reporting hours, which can be submitted electronically at no cost. It allows a PA to still choose to have a practice agreement with a physician.
HB2615	Harris, Erick (H)	H Public Health (H) - 02/04/2025 H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/04/2025 H Rules (H) - 02/17/2025	Committee Reassignment
	Paraphrase HB2615, by Rep. Erick Harris, R-Edmond, creates the Oklahoma Community Health Worker Act. The bill defines applicable terms. It requires the State Department of Health establish a voluntary certificate for community health workers. It permits a certified community health worker to serve as a liaison between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery; assist in identifying and communicating gaps in current community and health care resources; and build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, coaching, mentoring, social support, and advocacy. It requires the State Commissioners of Health promulgate certain administrative rules.
HB2753	Caldwell, Trey (H) Howard, Brent (S)	H Rules (H) - 02/04/2025 H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/05/2025 H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/25/2025 S Appropriations (S) - 04/01/2025 S Appropriations (S) - 04/23/2025 GCCA (Senate) (S) - 05/21/2025	Governor Action - Pocket Veto
	Paraphrase HB2753, by Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton and Sen. Brent Howard, R-Altus, requires rural funds otherwise eligible under the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act be allowed to participate in an additional offering of state tax credits, hereby authorized as an expansion of the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, in an amount not to exceed $200 million. It requires the additional offering be otherwise administered consistently with the provisions of the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act.
HB2914	Vacant, Vacant (H)	H Appropriations & Budget, Human (H) - 02/03/2025 H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/04/2025 H Appropriations & Budget, Human (H) - 02/10/2025	Subcommittee Laid Over
	Paraphrase HB2914, by Rep. Vacant Vacant, D-Oklahoma City, creates the Oklahoma Respite Care Pilot Program for Seniors Act to establish pilot programs designed to provide respite care services for seniors in Oklahoma through vouchers or respite waivers. The bill defines applicable terms. The bill authorizes the Department of Human Services to establish and administer pilot programs for the provision of respite care vouchers or respite waivers to caregivers of seniors limited to designated counties, and within the designated counties, qualified facilities may opt into the pilot program. It establishes requirements for the program.
HB2947	Grego, Jim (H)	H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/03/2026 H Public Health (H) - 02/03/2026 H Public Health (H) - 02/04/2026 H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/19/2026	H General Order
	Paraphrase HB2947, by Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, HB2947 requires the Oklahoma Medicaid Plan administrator to add a provider code for master's and doctoral level behavioral health clinical interns. It allows these interns to provide services under their scope of practice under on-site supervision of a licensed behavioral health provider and they must comply with all requirements for other behavioral health providers in the Oklahoma Medicaid Plan.
HB3008	Kendrix, Gerrid (H)	H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/03/2026 H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/24/2026	H General Order
	Paraphrase HB3008, by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, extends the sunset date of the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence to July 1, 2031.
HB3033	Lowe, Dick (H)	H Rules (H) - 02/03/2026	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB3033, by Rep. Dick Lowe, R-Amber, increases the minimum salaries and benefits for certified school personnel.
HB3066	Pogemiller, Ellen (H)	H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/03/2026 H Appropriations & Budget, Health (H) - 02/09/2026	Subcommittee Do Pass
	Paraphrase HB3066, by Rep. Ellen Pogemiller, D-Oklahoma City, authorizes the Health Care Workforce Training Commission to receive appropriations from the Legislature; accept federal funds and grants and use the funds in accordance with federal requirements; and receive and accept donations, grants, contributions, and gifts from any public or private source. It creates the Rural Health Transformation Revolving Fund for the Health Care Workforce Training Commission for the purpose of recruiting and retaining clinical workforce talent to the rural and underserved areas of Oklahoma or any other lawful purpose established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, including the costs and expenses of operating such programs. It authorizes the Health Care Workforce Training Commission to promulgate necessary rules.
HB3261	Hildebrant, Derrick (H)	H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/03/2026 H Appropriations & Budget, Education (H) - 02/09/2026	Subcommittee Do Pass
	Paraphrase HB3261, by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, requires the State Department of Education to create and manage a database for registering all school support employees. It permits the database to be administered within or integrated with existing educator certification or personnel tracking systems of the department. It establishes requirements for the database. It requires, no later than October 1, 2026, each school district to submit the information required to the department for all employed support personnel. It requires each school district update the department with the information required within 30 days of a new support employee's employment and within 30 days of a support employee's termination or other separation from employment.
HB3265	George, John (H)	H Government Oversight (H) - 02/03/2026 H Banking, Financial Services & Pensions (H) - 02/03/2026 H Banking, Financial Services & Pensions (H) - 02/10/2026	H Committee - Do Pass
	Paraphrase HB3265, by Rep. John George, R-Newalla, defines mental health specialist for purposes of determining disability in the Police Retirement and Pension System.
HB3315	Eaves, Ryan (H)	H Education Oversight (H) - 02/03/2026 H Postsecondary Education (H) - 02/03/2026 H Postsecondary Education (H) - 02/10/2026	H Committee - Do Pass
	Paraphrase HB3315, by Rep. Ryan Eaves, R-Atoka, directs the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to conduct a thorough study to determine the feasibility of implementing bachelor's degree programs that require only three years, or 90 credit hours, to complete in Oklahoma. It requires that on or before July 1, 2027, the State Regents must prepare and submit to the Governor, the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate a report concerning the findings of the study.
HB3320	Osburn, Mike (H)	H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/03/2026 H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/10/2026	H General Order
	Paraphrase HB3320, by Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, repeals the Oklahoma Sunset Act.
HB3328	Osburn, Mike (H)	H Rules (H) - 02/03/2026	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB3328, by Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond,
HB3329	Osburn, Mike (H)	H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/03/2026	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB3329, by Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, extends the sunset on the Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council.
HB3362	Williams, Danny (H)	H Rules (H) - 02/03/2026	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB3362, by Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, removes the option for the Health Care Workforce Training Commission to utilize excess funding and makes it a requirement.
HB3379	Ranson, Trish (H)	H Education Oversight (H) - 02/03/2026 H Postsecondary Education (H) - 02/03/2026 H Postsecondary Education (H) - 02/10/2026	H Committee - Do Pass
	Paraphrase HB3379, by Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, creates the Higher Education Workforce Development and Fair Admission Act. It prohibits a state educational institution within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education from inquiring about a prospective student's criminal history on an initial application form or at any time during the admissions process prior to the institution's decision relative to the prospective student's acceptance for admission. It allows an institution to inquire on an initial application form about a prospective student's criminal conviction history relative to any conviction for a sex-related offense defined in Oklahoma Statutes or a sex-related offense under the laws of another state or under any military, territorial, foreign, tribal, or federal law that is equivalent to any of these offenses. It requires that if an institution elects to deny admission based on any such conviction, the institution must notify the prospective student of the denial based on any such conviction. It allows the prospective student to appeal the decision to the State Regents for Higher Education.
HB3382	Ranson, Trish (H)	H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/03/2026	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB3382, by Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, requires each state employee who was in fulltime status as of June 30, 2026, to receive a salary increase of 8.5 percent on salary not more than $70,000 or 2 percent on salary in excess of $70,000. It excludes any person employed by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education or employed by any college or university within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education.
HB3383	Ranson, Trish (H)	H Government Oversight (H) - 02/03/2026 H General Government (H) - 02/03/2026 H General Government (H) - 02/10/2026	H Committee - Do Pass
	Paraphrase HB3383, by Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, prohibits a state employee from being required to work more than 14 hours during any rolling period of 24 hours.
HB3626	Lawson, Mark (H)	H Rules (H) - 02/03/2026	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB3626, by Rep. Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa, requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to establish a reimbursement rate for psychologists who are successful upon appeal pursuant to the provisions therein that compensates them for the hours spent by the psychologist on the appeal. It requires such reimbursement to consider the hours spent on the administration of the appeal that would have otherwise been spent on providing services for patients.
HB3888	Cantrell, Josh (H)	H Rules (H) - 02/03/2026	Second Reading - Referred to House Committee
	Paraphrase HB3888, by Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston, removes the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure and the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors and places those duties under the governing board of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
HB4275	Miller, Nicole (H)	H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/03/2026 H Public Health (H) - 02/03/2026 H Public Health (H) - 02/04/2026 H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/12/2026	S Introduced
	Paraphrase HB4275, by Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, requires the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services' rules and standards for certification of behavioral health case managers apply to those employed by a municipality, a county, or organizations certified by the department. It also requires the department's for certification of peer recovery support specialists apply to those employed by a municipality or county.
HCR1009	West, Tammy (H)	No Committees	S Adopted
	Paraphrase HCR1009, by Rep. Tammy West, R-Bethany, urges Oklahoma's Congressional Delegation to Support the Credit for Caring Act for family caregivers.
SB0317	Deevers, Dusty (S)	S Business & Insurance (S) - 02/02/2025 S Business & Insurance (S) - 02/04/2025	Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee
	Paraphrase SB0317, by Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, permits an individual certified by a participating private certifying organization to engage in the lawful occupation for which that individual is privately certified notwithstanding any other occupational regulation enacted by the government. The bill defines applicable terms. It requires certain private certifying organizations to register with the Secretary of State. It establishes requirements for registration and permits the Secretary of State to impose fees to maintain the registry. It requires private certifying organizations to publish certain information. It establishes certain requirements for certification. The bill prohibits government entities from imposing a penalty, fine or fee on individuals privately licensed with certain exceptions. It establishes signage requirements. The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to terminate registration or participation of authorizing the Secretary to terminate registration or participation of private certifying organizations in violation of consumer protections.
SB0360	Hicks, Carri (S)	S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/04/2025	Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee
	Paraphrase SB0360, by Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, increases the number of authorized employees for the State Board of Licensed Social Workers.
SB0362	Nice, Nikki (S)	S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/04/2025	Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee
	Paraphrase SB0362, by Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, creates the Oklahoma Community Health Worker Act. It requires the State Department of Health to establish a certificate for community health workers.
SB0670	Kirt, Julia (S) West, Josh (H)	S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/04/2025 S Health & Human Services (S) - 03/03/2025	S General Order
	Paraphrase SB0670, by Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City and Rep. Josh West, R-Grove, requires a physician assistant to provide an evidence-based, validated mental health screening instrument as prescribed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to each patient during or before a routine primary care visit. It requires the Board to promulgate rules pertaining to the required screening instrument and to create such information and educational materials necessary to implement the provisions. It allows the Board to collaborate with the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to develop such rules, information, and educational materials.
SB0809	Bergstrom, Micheal (S)	S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/04/2025	Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee
	Paraphrase SB0809, by Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, allows certain physician assistants to practice without supervision and specifies their prescriptive authority.
SB0874	Hall, Chuck (S)	S Business & Insurance (S) - 02/02/2025 S Business & Insurance (S) - 02/04/2025	Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee
	Paraphrase SB0874, by Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, transfers the administration of professional and occupational licensing in Oklahoma including, but not limited to, the licensing of health care providers, behavioral health providers, and professional occupations, to Service Oklahoma.
SB0878	Grellner, Randy (S) Miller, Nicole (H)	S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/04/2025	Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee
	Paraphrase SB0878, by Sen. Randy Grellner, R-Cushing and Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, increases the number of authorized employees for the State Board of Licensed Social Workers.
SB1040	Daniels, Julie (S) Lepak, Mark (H)	S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/04/2025 S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/24/2025	S General Order
	Paraphrase SB1040, by Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville and Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore, removes certain limitations on appointees related to the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, allowing the Governor to consider recommendations from a statewide organization representing alcohol and drug counselors, a state chapter of a national organization representing alcohol and drug counselors, a statewide organization representing individuals in recovery, or other groups or individuals in Oklahoma.
SB1190	Bullard, David (S)	S Education (S) - 01/29/2026 S Education (S) - 02/03/2026	Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee
	Paraphrase SB1190, by Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, requires each public school district, beginning with the with the 2026-2027 school year, designate a minimum of one day every school year as industry day for students in grades nine through 12 to explore career opportunities available at industries within the state. It requires the school district collaborate with employers, career and technology center schools, and institutions of higher education within the state system located in or around the school district to provide information to ninth through12 grade students about career opportunities available through industries in the state and the education and training requirements for those careers. It permits a school district's industry day to be incorporated as part of the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) process outlined in state statutes; to include information about apprenticeship, internship, or mentorship programs available pursuant to state statutes; and to be coordinated with the Work-based Learning Program established by the Governor's Council for Workforce and Economic Development pursuant to state statutes. It permits the State Board of Education to promulgate necessary rules.
SB1194	Bullard, David (S)	S Education (S) - 01/29/2026 S Education (S) - 02/03/2026 S Appropriations (S) - 02/03/2026	Referred to Committee
	Paraphrase SB1194, by Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, requires the State Board of Career and Technology Education, in conjunction with the State Board of Education, to establish and maintain a pilot program to provide grants to public school districts to offer career and technology programs to students in grades nine through twelve. It establishes requirements for public schools to receive a grant. The bill creates an application process and a process for reviewing applications. It requires the State Board of Career and Technology Education and the State Board of Education to ensure that pilot program grants are given to a representative sample of Oklahoma school districts, which include a school district with an average daily membership (ADM) of more than 2,500 students but fewer than 10,000 students, a school district with an ADM of 2,500 or fewer, and a school district with an ADM of 1,000 students or fewer. It requires, subject to the availability of funds, $10.0 million to be allocated by the State Board of Career and Technology Education to fund pilot program grants. It requires grant amounts be determined based on the number of approved applicants and the cost of the proposed career and technology program. It requires, one year after implementation of the pilot program, school districts that receive pilot program grants provide a report to the State Board of Education and the State Board of Career and Technology Education that includes an itemized expenditure list, data on student participation, and recommendations, if any, for future program operations. It requires the State Board of Education review career and technology programs established pursuant to the program to determine if they are eligible for academic credit toward meeting the graduation requirements set forth in Oklahoma Statutes. It requires the State Board of Career and Technology Education and the State Board of Education to promulgate necessary rules.
SB1566	Stanley, Brenda (S) Stinson, Preston (H)	S Health & Human Services (S) - 01/29/2026 S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/03/2026 S Appropriations (S) - 02/03/2026 S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/16/2026	S Committee - Do Pass as Amended
	Paraphrase SB1566, by Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City and Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond, requires the medical necessity criteria for applied behavior analysis services covered under the state Medicaid program include a definitive diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder by a specific typer of health care providers licensed in Oklahoma. It requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority or a contracted entity not impose a general policy that requires all Medicaid members receiving covered applied behavior analysis services to be re-diagnosed with or receive subsequent clinical assessments for autism spectrum disorder as a condition of continuation of coverage after the member has already been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by a health care provider. It permits a contracted provider to use telehealth for supervision of applied behavior analysis treatment professionals by a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) who is licensed or credentialed in his or her state of residence. It prohibits the Authority or a contracted entity from requiring a supervising BCBA to be located in the state to perform such supervision.
SB1588	Gollihare, Todd (S)	S Judiciary (S) - 01/29/2026 S Judiciary (S) - 02/03/2026	Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee
	Paraphrase SB1588, by Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, requires the Address Confidentiality Program to be staffed by unclassified employees, who have been subjected to a criminal history records search. It allows a medical care provider who is the victim of a crime against a medical care provider and has reported the crime to law enforcement to apply to the Attorney General to have an address designated by the Attorney General serve as the address of the person.
SB1649	Nice, Nikki (S)	S Health & Human Services (S) - 01/29/2026 S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/03/2026	Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee
	Paraphrase SB1649, by Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, prohibits the Oklahoma Health Care Authority from requiring, as a condition of participation in the state Medicaid program, a provider submits an attestation or other document disclosing whether the provider performs, refers for, or is affiliated with any entity that performs abortions. It requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board to promulgate rules.
SB1902	Jett, Shane (S)	S Rules (S) - 01/29/2026 S Rules (S) - 02/03/2026	Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee
	Paraphrase SB1902, by Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, creates the Oklahoma Professional Self-Determination Act to create state-issued licensing paths for professional licenses that do not require national certification.
SB2037	Goodwin, Regina (S)	S Health & Human Services (S) - 01/29/2026 S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/03/2026	Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee
	Paraphrase SB2037, by Sen. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, prohibits a licensed mental health professional from using artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support in therapy or psychotherapy where the client's therapeutic session is recorded or transcribed and provides exemptions.

Bill

Principal Authors

Committees

Current Status

Class

Position

HB1036

Kendrix, Gerrid (H)

H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/04/2025

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB1036, by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, extends the sunset date for the State Board of Licensed Social Workers to July 1, 2026.

HB1037

Kendrix, Gerrid (H)

H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/04/2025

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB1037, by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors to July 1, 2026.

HB1038

Kendrix, Gerrid (H)

H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/04/2025

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB1038, by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, extends the sunset date for the Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council to July 1, 2026.

HB1040

Kendrix, Gerrid (H)

H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/04/2025

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB1040, by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, extends the sunset date for the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists to July 1, 2026.

HB1041

Kendrix, Gerrid (H)

H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/04/2025

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB1041, by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, extends the sunset date for the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure to July 1, 2026.

HB1145

Stewart, Ron (H)

H Public Health (H) - 02/04/2025
H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/04/2025

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB1145, by Rep. Ron Stewart, D-Tulsa, provides unfettered public access to all indigenous or traditional healing therapies, and complementary and alternative healing practices to protect and preserve the right to practice and provide services. It exempts an individual who does not hold a license, permit, certification, or registration as a health care professional issued by Oklahoma from any health care professional practice act or other law or rule if that individual or agent provides care or treatment in compliance with provisions therein and does not falsely represent themselves as a licensed practitioner of medicine or other health care professional as described in statute, or fraudulently use any title or degree appertaining to the licensed practice thereof, or falsely claim any training, certification, or approval of any organization that they do not have.

HB1173

Stark, Marilyn (H)

H Public Health (H) - 02/04/2025
H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/04/2025
H Public Health (H) - 02/05/2025

H Committee - Do Pass

Paraphrase: HB1173, by Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, allows a licensed psychologist holding a conditional prescription certificate to prescribe psychotropic medication under the supervision of a supervising physician. It allows a licensed psychologist holding a prescription certificate to prescribe psychotropic medication independent of the supervision of a supervising physician.

HB1540

Patzkowsky, Kenton (H)
Murdock, Casey (S)

H Appropriations & Budget, Natural Resources (H) - 02/03/2025
H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/04/2025
H Appropriations & Budget, Natural Resources (H) - 02/10/2025
H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/26/2025
S Appropriations (S) - 04/01/2025
S Appropriations (S) - 04/23/2025

S General Order

Paraphrase: HB1540, by Rep. Kenton Patzkowsky, R-Balko and Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, creates until July 1, 2023, the Oklahoma Workforce Education Partnership Revolving Fund for the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education for the purpose of expanding career technology education as determined by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education using critical occupation data.

HB1754

Moore, Anthony (H)

H Rules (H) - 02/04/2025

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB1754, by Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, modifies the definition of “teacher” to include licensed physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist and occupational therapist assistant.

HB1816

Newton, Carl (H)
Coleman, Bill (S)

H Rules (H) - 02/04/2025
H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/17/2025
H Public Health (H) - 02/17/2025
H Public Health (H) - 02/24/2025
H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 03/05/2025
S Health & Human Services (S) - 04/01/2025
S Health & Human Services (S) - 04/14/2025

H Senate Amendments - Read

Paraphrase: HB1816, by Rep. Carl Newton, R-Woodward and Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, modifies the definition of the term "treatment" as it relates to Medicaid providers.

HB1818

Newton, Carl (H)

H Rules (H) - 02/04/2025
H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/11/2026
H Public Health (H) - 02/11/2026
H Public Health (H) - 02/18/2026
H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/25/2026

H General Order

Paraphrase: HB1818, by Rep. Carl Newton, R-Woodward, removes the definition of the term "licensed social work associate" (LSWA) and adds the definition of the term "licensed bachelors social worker (LBSW)" to the Social Worker's Licensing Act and replaces references to licensed social work associate with licensed bachelors social worker.

HB1823

Newton, Carl (H)

H Rules (H) - 02/04/2025

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB1823, by Rep. Carl Newton, R-Woodward, creates the Social Work Reform Act of 2025.

HB1831

Hefner, Ellyn (H)
Roe, Cynthia (H)
Stinson, Preston (H)

H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/04/2025
H Public Health (H) - 02/04/2025
H Public Health (H) - 02/24/2025
H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 03/05/2025
S Health & Human Services (S) - 04/01/2025

Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee

Paraphrase: HB1831, by Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, Rep. Ellyn Hefner, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond, creates the Oklahoma Community Health Workers Act, which requires the State Department of Health to establish a voluntary certificate for community health workers. It requires the State Commissioner of Health to promulgate rules to address this certification and requires the Commissioner to prescribe fees for the examination, initial certification, and certification renewal.

HB2242

Waldron, John (H)

H Appropriations & Budget, Education (H) - 02/03/2025
H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/04/2025

Referred to Subcommittee

Paraphrase: HB2242, by Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa, requires Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education establish and maintain an incentive scholarship program and incentive program, as funding is available, to encourage the advanced education of public school counselors, speech pathologists, special education teachers, and school administrators, at all state public higher education institutions or private higher education institutions accredited and incent employment as public school employees for at least five years, to be included in the Inspired to Teach Program. It establishes requirements for prospective school counselors, speech pathologists, special education teachers, and school administrators planning to pursue a graduate degree in school counseling, speech pathology, special education, or school administration at an accredited Oklahoma graduate degree program to be considered.

HB2584

Hilbert, Kyle (H)
Paxton, Lonnie (S)

H Rules (H) - 02/04/2025
H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/24/2025
H Public Health (H) - 02/24/2025
H Public Health (H) - 02/24/2025
H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 03/05/2025
S Health & Human Services (S) - 04/01/2025
S Health & Human Services (S) - 04/21/2025

Veto Overridden

Paraphrase: HB2584, by Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow and Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, authorizes physician assistants (PAs) with at least 6,240 hours of postgraduate clinical experience to practice independent of physician supervision. It requires the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to maintain a public list of such PAs and provide a form for reporting hours, which can be submitted electronically at no cost. It allows a PA to still choose to have a practice agreement with a physician.

HB2615

Harris, Erick (H)

H Public Health (H) - 02/04/2025
H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/04/2025
H Rules (H) - 02/17/2025

Committee Reassignment

Paraphrase: HB2615, by Rep. Erick Harris, R-Edmond, creates the Oklahoma Community Health Worker Act. The bill defines applicable terms. It requires the State Department of Health establish a voluntary certificate for community health workers. It permits a certified community health worker to serve as a liaison between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery; assist in identifying and communicating gaps in current community and health care resources; and build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, coaching, mentoring, social support, and advocacy. It requires the State Commissioners of Health promulgate certain administrative rules.

HB2753

Caldwell, Trey (H)
Howard, Brent (S)

H Rules (H) - 02/04/2025
H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/05/2025
H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/25/2025
S Appropriations (S) - 04/01/2025
S Appropriations (S) - 04/23/2025
GCCA (Senate) (S) - 05/21/2025

Governor Action - Pocket Veto

Paraphrase: HB2753, by Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton and Sen. Brent Howard, R-Altus, requires rural funds otherwise eligible under the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act be allowed to participate in an additional offering of state tax credits, hereby authorized as an expansion of the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, in an amount not to exceed $200 million. It requires the additional offering be otherwise administered consistently with the provisions of the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act.

HB2914

Vacant, Vacant (H)

H Appropriations & Budget, Human (H) - 02/03/2025
H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/04/2025
H Appropriations & Budget, Human (H) - 02/10/2025

Subcommittee Laid Over

Paraphrase: HB2914, by Rep. Vacant Vacant, D-Oklahoma City, creates the Oklahoma Respite Care Pilot Program for Seniors Act to establish pilot programs designed to provide respite care services for seniors in Oklahoma through vouchers or respite waivers. The bill defines applicable terms. The bill authorizes the Department of Human Services to establish and administer pilot programs for the provision of respite care vouchers or respite waivers to caregivers of seniors limited to designated counties, and within the designated counties, qualified facilities may opt into the pilot program. It establishes requirements for the program.

HB2947

Grego, Jim (H)

H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/03/2026
H Public Health (H) - 02/03/2026
H Public Health (H) - 02/04/2026
H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/19/2026

H General Order

Paraphrase: HB2947, by Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, HB2947 requires the Oklahoma Medicaid Plan administrator to add a provider code for master's and doctoral level behavioral health clinical interns. It allows these interns to provide services under their scope of practice under on-site supervision of a licensed behavioral health provider and they must comply with all requirements for other behavioral health providers in the Oklahoma Medicaid Plan.

HB3008

Kendrix, Gerrid (H)

H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/03/2026
H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/24/2026

H General Order

Paraphrase: HB3008, by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, extends the sunset date of the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence to July 1, 2031.

HB3033

Lowe, Dick (H)

H Rules (H) - 02/03/2026

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB3033, by Rep. Dick Lowe, R-Amber, increases the minimum salaries and benefits for certified school personnel.

HB3066

Pogemiller, Ellen (H)

H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/03/2026
H Appropriations & Budget, Health (H) - 02/09/2026

Subcommittee Do Pass

Paraphrase: HB3066, by Rep. Ellen Pogemiller, D-Oklahoma City, authorizes the Health Care Workforce Training Commission to receive appropriations from the Legislature; accept federal funds and grants and use the funds in accordance with federal requirements; and receive and accept donations, grants, contributions, and gifts from any public or private source. It creates the Rural Health Transformation Revolving Fund for the Health Care Workforce Training Commission for the purpose of recruiting and retaining clinical workforce talent to the rural and underserved areas of Oklahoma or any other lawful purpose established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, including the costs and expenses of operating such programs. It authorizes the Health Care Workforce Training Commission to promulgate necessary rules.

HB3261

Hildebrant, Derrick (H)

H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/03/2026
H Appropriations & Budget, Education (H) - 02/09/2026

Subcommittee Do Pass

Paraphrase: HB3261, by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, requires the State Department of Education to create and manage a database for registering all school support employees. It permits the database to be administered within or integrated with existing educator certification or personnel tracking systems of the department. It establishes requirements for the database. It requires, no later than October 1, 2026, each school district to submit the information required to the department for all employed support personnel. It requires each school district update the department with the information required within 30 days of a new support employee's employment and within 30 days of a support employee's termination or other separation from employment.

HB3265

George, John (H)

H Government Oversight (H) - 02/03/2026
H Banking, Financial Services & Pensions (H) - 02/03/2026
H Banking, Financial Services & Pensions (H) - 02/10/2026

H Committee - Do Pass

Paraphrase: HB3265, by Rep. John George, R-Newalla, defines mental health specialist for purposes of determining disability in the Police Retirement and Pension System.

HB3315

Eaves, Ryan (H)

H Education Oversight (H) - 02/03/2026
H Postsecondary Education (H) - 02/03/2026
H Postsecondary Education (H) - 02/10/2026

H Committee - Do Pass

Paraphrase: HB3315, by Rep. Ryan Eaves, R-Atoka, directs the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to conduct a thorough study to determine the feasibility of implementing bachelor's degree programs that require only three years, or 90 credit hours, to complete in Oklahoma. It requires that on or before July 1, 2027, the State Regents must prepare and submit to the Governor, the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate a report concerning the findings of the study.

HB3320

Osburn, Mike (H)

H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/03/2026
H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/10/2026

H General Order

Paraphrase: HB3320, by Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, repeals the Oklahoma Sunset Act.

HB3328

Osburn, Mike (H)

H Rules (H) - 02/03/2026

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB3328, by Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond,

HB3329

Osburn, Mike (H)

H Administrative Rules (H) - 02/03/2026

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB3329, by Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, extends the sunset on the Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council.

HB3362

Williams, Danny (H)

H Rules (H) - 02/03/2026

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB3362, by Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, removes the option for the Health Care Workforce Training Commission to utilize excess funding and makes it a requirement.

HB3379

Ranson, Trish (H)

H Education Oversight (H) - 02/03/2026
H Postsecondary Education (H) - 02/03/2026
H Postsecondary Education (H) - 02/10/2026

H Committee - Do Pass

Paraphrase: HB3379, by Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, creates the Higher Education Workforce Development and Fair Admission Act. It prohibits a state educational institution within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education from inquiring about a prospective student's criminal history on an initial application form or at any time during the admissions process prior to the institution's decision relative to the prospective student's acceptance for admission. It allows an institution to inquire on an initial application form about a prospective student's criminal conviction history relative to any conviction for a sex-related offense defined in Oklahoma Statutes or a sex-related offense under the laws of another state or under any military, territorial, foreign, tribal, or federal law that is equivalent to any of these offenses. It requires that if an institution elects to deny admission based on any such conviction, the institution must notify the prospective student of the denial based on any such conviction. It allows the prospective student to appeal the decision to the State Regents for Higher Education.

HB3382

Ranson, Trish (H)

H Appropriations & Budget (H) - 02/03/2026

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB3382, by Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, requires each state employee who was in fulltime status as of June 30, 2026, to receive a salary increase of 8.5 percent on salary not more than $70,000 or 2 percent on salary in excess of $70,000. It excludes any person employed by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education or employed by any college or university within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education.

HB3383

Ranson, Trish (H)

H Government Oversight (H) - 02/03/2026
H General Government (H) - 02/03/2026
H General Government (H) - 02/10/2026

H Committee - Do Pass

Paraphrase: HB3383, by Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, prohibits a state employee from being required to work more than 14 hours during any rolling period of 24 hours.

HB3626

Lawson, Mark (H)

H Rules (H) - 02/03/2026

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB3626, by Rep. Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa, requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to establish a reimbursement rate for psychologists who are successful upon appeal pursuant to the provisions therein that compensates them for the hours spent by the psychologist on the appeal. It requires such reimbursement to consider the hours spent on the administration of the appeal that would have otherwise been spent on providing services for patients.

HB3888

Cantrell, Josh (H)

H Rules (H) - 02/03/2026

Second Reading - Referred to House Committee

Paraphrase: HB3888, by Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston, removes the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure and the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors and places those duties under the governing board of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

HB4275

Miller, Nicole (H)

H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/03/2026
H Public Health (H) - 02/03/2026
H Public Health (H) - 02/04/2026
H Health & Human Services Oversight (H) - 02/12/2026

S Introduced

Paraphrase: HB4275, by Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, requires the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services' rules and standards for certification of behavioral health case managers apply to those employed by a municipality, a county, or organizations certified by the department. It also requires the department's for certification of peer recovery support specialists apply to those employed by a municipality or county.

HCR1009

West, Tammy (H)

No Committees

S Adopted

Paraphrase: HCR1009, by Rep. Tammy West, R-Bethany, urges Oklahoma's Congressional Delegation to Support the Credit for Caring Act for family caregivers.

SB0317

Deevers, Dusty (S)

S Business & Insurance (S) - 02/02/2025
S Business & Insurance (S) - 02/04/2025

Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee

Paraphrase: SB0317, by Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, permits an individual certified by a participating private certifying organization to engage in the lawful occupation for which that individual is privately certified notwithstanding any other occupational regulation enacted by the government. The bill defines applicable terms. It requires certain private certifying organizations to register with the Secretary of State. It establishes requirements for registration and permits the Secretary of State to impose fees to maintain the registry. It requires private certifying organizations to publish certain information. It establishes certain requirements for certification. The bill prohibits government entities from imposing a penalty, fine or fee on individuals privately licensed with certain exceptions. It establishes signage requirements. The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to terminate registration or participation of authorizing the Secretary to terminate registration or participation of private certifying organizations in violation of consumer protections.

SB0360

Hicks, Carri (S)

S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/04/2025

Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee

Paraphrase: SB0360, by Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, increases the number of authorized employees for the State Board of Licensed Social Workers.

SB0362

Nice, Nikki (S)

S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/04/2025

Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee

Paraphrase: SB0362, by Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, creates the Oklahoma Community Health Worker Act. It requires the State Department of Health to establish a certificate for community health workers.

SB0670

Kirt, Julia (S)
West, Josh (H)

S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/04/2025
S Health & Human Services (S) - 03/03/2025

S General Order

Paraphrase: SB0670, by Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City and Rep. Josh West, R-Grove, requires a physician assistant to provide an evidence-based, validated mental health screening instrument as prescribed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to each patient during or before a routine primary care visit. It requires the Board to promulgate rules pertaining to the required screening instrument and to create such information and educational materials necessary to implement the provisions. It allows the Board to collaborate with the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to develop such rules, information, and educational materials.

SB0809

Bergstrom, Micheal (S)

S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/04/2025

Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee

Paraphrase: SB0809, by Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, allows certain physician assistants to practice without supervision and specifies their prescriptive authority.

SB0874

Hall, Chuck (S)

S Business & Insurance (S) - 02/02/2025
S Business & Insurance (S) - 02/04/2025

Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee

Paraphrase: SB0874, by Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, transfers the administration of professional and occupational licensing in Oklahoma including, but not limited to, the licensing of health care providers, behavioral health providers, and professional occupations, to Service Oklahoma.

SB0878

Grellner, Randy (S)
Miller, Nicole (H)

S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/04/2025

Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee

Paraphrase: SB0878, by Sen. Randy Grellner, R-Cushing and Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, increases the number of authorized employees for the State Board of Licensed Social Workers.

SB1040

Daniels, Julie (S)
Lepak, Mark (H)

S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/04/2025
S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/24/2025

S General Order

Paraphrase: SB1040, by Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville and Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore, removes certain limitations on appointees related to the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, allowing the Governor to consider recommendations from a statewide organization representing alcohol and drug counselors, a state chapter of a national organization representing alcohol and drug counselors, a statewide organization representing individuals in recovery, or other groups or individuals in Oklahoma.

SB1190

Bullard, David (S)

S Education (S) - 01/29/2026
S Education (S) - 02/03/2026

Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee

Paraphrase: SB1190, by Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, requires each public school district, beginning with the with the 2026-2027 school year, designate a minimum of one day every school year as industry day for students in grades nine through 12 to explore career opportunities available at industries within the state. It requires the school district collaborate with employers, career and technology center schools, and institutions of higher education within the state system located in or around the school district to provide information to ninth through12 grade students about career opportunities available through industries in the state and the education and training requirements for those careers. It permits a school district's industry day to be incorporated as part of the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) process outlined in state statutes; to include information about apprenticeship, internship, or mentorship programs available pursuant to state statutes; and to be coordinated with the Work-based Learning Program established by the Governor's Council for Workforce and Economic Development pursuant to state statutes. It permits the State Board of Education to promulgate necessary rules.

SB1194

Bullard, David (S)

S Education (S) - 01/29/2026
S Education (S) - 02/03/2026
S Appropriations (S) - 02/03/2026

Referred to Committee

Paraphrase: SB1194, by Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, requires the State Board of Career and Technology Education, in conjunction with the State Board of Education, to establish and maintain a pilot program to provide grants to public school districts to offer career and technology programs to students in grades nine through twelve. It establishes requirements for public schools to receive a grant. The bill creates an application process and a process for reviewing applications. It requires the State Board of Career and Technology Education and the State Board of Education to ensure that pilot program grants are given to a representative sample of Oklahoma school districts, which include a school district with an average daily membership (ADM) of more than 2,500 students but fewer than 10,000 students, a school district with an ADM of 2,500 or fewer, and a school district with an ADM of 1,000 students or fewer. It requires, subject to the availability of funds, $10.0 million to be allocated by the State Board of Career and Technology Education to fund pilot program grants. It requires grant amounts be determined based on the number of approved applicants and the cost of the proposed career and technology program. It requires, one year after implementation of the pilot program, school districts that receive pilot program grants provide a report to the State Board of Education and the State Board of Career and Technology Education that includes an itemized expenditure list, data on student participation, and recommendations, if any, for future program operations. It requires the State Board of Education review career and technology programs established pursuant to the program to determine if they are eligible for academic credit toward meeting the graduation requirements set forth in Oklahoma Statutes. It requires the State Board of Career and Technology Education and the State Board of Education to promulgate necessary rules.

SB1566

Stanley, Brenda (S)
Stinson, Preston (H)

S Health & Human Services (S) - 01/29/2026
S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/03/2026
S Appropriations (S) - 02/03/2026
S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/16/2026

S Committee - Do Pass as Amended

Paraphrase: SB1566, by Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City and Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond, requires the medical necessity criteria for applied behavior analysis services covered under the state Medicaid program include a definitive diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder by a specific typer of health care providers licensed in Oklahoma. It requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority or a contracted entity not impose a general policy that requires all Medicaid members receiving covered applied behavior analysis services to be re-diagnosed with or receive subsequent clinical assessments for autism spectrum disorder as a condition of continuation of coverage after the member has already been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by a health care provider. It permits a contracted provider to use telehealth for supervision of applied behavior analysis treatment professionals by a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) who is licensed or credentialed in his or her state of residence. It prohibits the Authority or a contracted entity from requiring a supervising BCBA to be located in the state to perform such supervision.

SB1588

Gollihare, Todd (S)

S Judiciary (S) - 01/29/2026
S Judiciary (S) - 02/03/2026

Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee

Paraphrase: SB1588, by Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, requires the Address Confidentiality Program to be staffed by unclassified employees, who have been subjected to a criminal history records search. It allows a medical care provider who is the victim of a crime against a medical care provider and has reported the crime to law enforcement to apply to the Attorney General to have an address designated by the Attorney General serve as the address of the person.

SB1649

Nice, Nikki (S)

S Health & Human Services (S) - 01/29/2026
S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/03/2026

Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee

Paraphrase: SB1649, by Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, prohibits the Oklahoma Health Care Authority from requiring, as a condition of participation in the state Medicaid program, a provider submits an attestation or other document disclosing whether the provider performs, refers for, or is affiliated with any entity that performs abortions. It requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board to promulgate rules.

SB1902

Jett, Shane (S)

S Rules (S) - 01/29/2026
S Rules (S) - 02/03/2026

Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee

Paraphrase: SB1902, by Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, creates the Oklahoma Professional Self-Determination Act to create state-issued licensing paths for professional licenses that do not require national certification.

SB2037

Goodwin, Regina (S)

S Health & Human Services (S) - 01/29/2026
S Health & Human Services (S) - 02/03/2026

Second Reading - Referred to Senate Committee

Paraphrase: SB2037, by Sen. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, prohibits a licensed mental health professional from using artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support in therapy or psychotherapy where the client's therapeutic session is recorded or transcribed and provides exemptions.

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26- Workforce

Executive Summary of Tracked Bills