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OK SB443
OK SB443Practice of medicine; modifying certain powers and duties of the Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; modifying certain licensure requirements. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Crossed Over
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
Passed
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Dead
Vetoed
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Veto Overridden
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 443 By: Stanley of the Senate and Miller of the House An Act relating to the practice of medicine; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 487, which relates to the secretary of the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; modifying duties and requirements related to the secretary; authorizing the Board to hire a medical advisor as a separate position; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 493.1, which relates to requirements for licensure; removing certain conditions for licensure; modifying requirements for postgraduate medical training; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 493.2, which relates to foreign applicants; modifying licensure requirements for foreign applicants; authorizing the Board to obtain national criminal history background check on certain physician applicants; specifying certain background check procedures; limiting use of background check results; specifying applicability of certain provisions; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 513, which relates to quasi-judicial powers of the Board; broadening applicability of certain provisions; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 518.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 302, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 518.1), which relates to the Allied Professional Peer Assistance Program; authorizing certain contracts; removing certain duty of the Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 519.4, which relates to licensure requirements for physician assistants; requiring national criminal history background check; authorizing the Board to obtain background checks on physician assistant applicants; specifying certain background check procedures; limiting use of background check results; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Practice of medicine
AI Summary
This bill modifies several aspects of Oklahoma's medical licensing regulations. It changes the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision's organizational structure by allowing the Board to separately hire a secretary and a medical advisor, clarifying their roles and responsibilities. The bill updates licensure requirements for physicians, including modifications to postgraduate training requirements and expanding acceptable international training programs. It introduces new provisions for national criminal background checks for both physician and physician assistant applicants, specifically for those seeking licensure or participating in interstate licensure compacts. The bill also broadens the Board's quasi-judicial powers to include disciplinary actions against a wider range of licensees, not just physicians and surgeons. Additionally, it updates language related to the Allied Professional Peer Assistance Program, allowing more flexibility in contracting and program management. The changes aim to modernize medical licensing processes, enhance background screening, and provide the Board with more comprehensive oversight of medical professionals in Oklahoma. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause indicating its immediate importance for public health and safety.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To Senate (on 05/30/2025)
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