Bill > HB1145

This bill establishes legal protections and guidelines for practitioners of indigenous or traditional healing therapies and complementary and alternative healing practices in Oklahoma. The bill defines key terms such as "complementary and alternative healing practices" (which includes modalities like naturopathy, massage therapy, and homeopathy) and "indigenous" (referring to individuals with distinct cultural and linguistic identities). The legislation aims to ensure unfettered public access to these healing practices while simultaneously establishing important safety boundaries. Practitioners are explicitly prohibited from performing certain high-risk medical procedures like surgery, setting fractures, prescribing controlled substances, diagnosing medical diseases, or recommending patients stop prescribed treatments. The bill allows practitioners without standard medical licenses to provide care under these restrictions, provided they do not misrepresent their credentials or qualifications. Practitioners who violate these guidelines may face administrative action, criminal prosecution, or civil liability. The law is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and represents a formal recognition of alternative and traditional healing practices within Oklahoma's legal framework, balancing protection of cultural healing traditions with essential public safety considerations.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1145&Session=2600