Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act Modifications
Summary
Oklahoma SB1984 passed on April 1, 2026, amending the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act. Sponsored by Senator John Haste and Representative Carl Newton, the bill modifies various provisions governing the practice of osteopathic medicine including licensing, scope of practice, and professional standards. Healthcare providers and facilities utilizing osteopathic physicians should review updated compliance requirements.
What changed
Oklahoma SB1984 modifies the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act, making changes to provisions governing osteopathic medical practice. The bill passed the Senate on third reading (38-3) on March 26, 2026, and received House Public Health Committee approval (5-0) on April 1, 2026.
Healthcare providers employing or affiliated with osteopathic physicians should review the modified provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act. While the specific regulatory changes require examination of the full bill text, the legislation affects licensing requirements, scope of practice standards, and professional obligations for DOs under Oklahoma state law.
What to do next
- Review modified provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act
- Assess organizational compliance with updated osteopathic practice requirements
- Update policies and procedures as necessary under revised state law
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Oklahoma / SB1984 Passed SB1984 Senate Bill Passed 2026-03-30
Practice of osteopathic medicine; modifying various provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act. Effective date.
Bill Details
State Oklahoma
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=s...
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Sponsors
John Haste (Sen - R) Carl Newton (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-01 H Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Health 2026-03-31 H Referred to Public Health 2026-03-31 H Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight 2026-03-30 H First Reading 2026-03-30 S Engrossed to House 2026-03-26 S Referred for engrossment 2026-03-26 S Measure passed: Ayes: 38 Nays: 3 2026-03-26 S General Order, Considered 2026-02-25 S Placed on General Order 2026-02-23 S Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed 2026-02-04 S Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author) 2026-02-03 S Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services 2026-02-02 S Authored by Senator Haste 2026-02-02 S First Reading
Votes
2026-02-23 Senate: Health & Human Services Committee: DO PASS Yea: 12 Nay: 0 2026-03-26 Senate: THIRD READING Yea: 38 Nay: 3 2026-04-01 House: Public Health Committee: DO PASS Yea: 5 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-03 S Health and Human Services 2026-03-31 H Health and Human Services Oversight 2026-03-31 H Public Health
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-15 Introduced 2026-02-24 Amended 2026-03-30 Engrossed Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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