Bill > SB874

This bill mandates that by December 31, 2030, Service Oklahoma (a state administrative agency) will take over the administration of professional and occupational licensing across the state, including licenses for healthcare providers, behavioral health providers, and other professional occupations. Importantly, the bill clarifies that licensing boards will retain their existing powers to establish licensing qualifications, examinations, and disciplinary standards, while Service Oklahoma will solely handle the administrative process of issuing licenses. The transition will begin no later than July 1, 2026, with boards being onboarded gradually and strategically determined by the Executive Director of Service Oklahoma and the Secretary of Licensing and Regulation. Service Oklahoma will be required to submit annual performance reports by November of each year, starting in 2025, detailing customer satisfaction, transaction efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and potential improvements. The reports will include recommendations for expanding or modifying licensing services, which can be implemented on the following July 1st unless rejected or amended by the Legislature or Governor. Additionally, starting January 1, 2027, Service Oklahoma must publish quarterly public reports tracking performance metrics and progress. The bill becomes effective on November 1, 2025, and aims to centralize and potentially streamline the state's professional licensing processes.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb874&Session=2600