Bill > SB807

This bill creates the Vaccine Transparency and Informed Consent Act, which establishes new requirements for healthcare providers when administering vaccines in Oklahoma. Under the proposed law, healthcare providers must provide patients with a comprehensive written document before vaccine administration that details the vaccine's ingredients (including active and inactive components), testing and development process, potential health risks, clinical trial results, ethical considerations, exemption options, and information about the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Healthcare providers must give patients sufficient time to review these materials, answer questions clearly, and obtain written informed consent that confirms the patient's understanding of the information and voluntary decision to accept, decline, or defer the vaccine. The bill mandates that informed consent forms be kept in the patient's medical record for at least seven years. Providers found in violation of the act may face administrative penalties up to $1,000 for failing to provide required documentation and up to $5,000 for administering a vaccine without written consent, with potential additional disciplinary actions like license suspension. Patients who believe the law has been violated can file complaints with licensing boards or pursue civil action. All documentation will remain confidential under existing privacy laws, and the act is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb807&Session=2600