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OK SB1466

OK SB1466
Advisory Committee on Midwifery; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 3040.5, which relates to the Advisory Committee on Midwifery; extending sunset date; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill extends the sunset date for the Advisory Committee on Midwifery, which advises the State Commissioner of Health on all matters related to midwifery, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031. The Advisory Committee on Midwifery is a group of seven members, including licensed midwives, a certified nurse-midwife, physicians, and a public member, responsible for advising on practice standards, licensure, continuing education, and disciplinary actions. The bill also makes a minor change to update the term "vice-chair" to "vice chair" and clarifies that the act will take effect on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause to allow for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

First Reading (on 02/23/2026)

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