Bill > HB3203

This bill amends existing Oklahoma law regarding aggravated assault and battery, specifically by adding a new category of aggravated medical assault and battery. This new offense occurs when a person providing medical or therapeutic treatment knowingly administers a treatment that causes physical injury or emotional distress, fails to provide adequate information about the treatment including its risks and benefits, or proceeds with treatment after a patient has explicitly refused consent, all without obtaining the patient's informed consent. Informed consent is defined as a process where a patient receives clear and comprehensive information to make a knowledgeable decision about their treatment. The bill also clarifies the definition of "great bodily injury" to include bone fracture, significant disfigurement, loss or impairment of bodily functions, or a substantial risk of death. Penalties for aggravated assault and battery are outlined, with a specific penalty for aggravated medical assault and battery being a Class B5 felony, punishable by up to four years in prison or a fine of up to $5,000, or both, and the bill specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3203&Session=2600