Bill > HB2238

This bill establishes a new Lung Cancer Screening Program within the State Department of Health designed to expand mobile lung cancer screening services. The program will be authorized to provide grants to National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Centers and fund activities including assessment, referral, consultation, and screening for lung cancer, as well as mobile screening equipment. The State Board of Health is required to create necessary administrative rules and develop evaluation methods to assess the program's effectiveness. The program will specifically target individuals considered "high-risk" for lung cancer according to the United States Preventative Services Task Force guidelines. The program allows the Department of Health to contract with various entities to implement the screening services, with the Board establishing standards for eligibility. The legislation will take effect on November 1, 2025, and represents a proactive approach to early lung cancer detection by supporting mobile screening services in the state.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2238&Session=2600