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OK HB1984
OK HB1984Laser hair removal; practice of medicine and surgery; laser by a laser practitioner; surgery exception; definitions; requirements; qualifications; effective date.
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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to laser hair removal; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 492, which relates to practice of medicine and surgery; adding laser by a laser practitioner as an exception to the definition of surgery; providing definitions; providing requirements; providing qualifications; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Oklahoma law to allow laser practitioners, such as doctors of medicine (MD), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DO), physician assistants (PA), nurse practitioners (NP), and registered nurses (RN), to perform cosmetic laser hair removal procedures under the general supervision of a licensed physician. The bill defines key terms, establishes qualifications for supervising physicians, and clarifies that the practice of using a laser for permanent hair removal is not considered the practice of medicine and surgery. The bill also specifies that physicians are not required to have a Maintenance of Certification (MOC) as a condition of licensure, reimbursement, employment, or hospital admitting privileges. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2023.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules (on 02/07/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1984&Session=2400 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1984&Session=2300 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/hB/HB1984%20INT.PDF |
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