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OK SB1836
OK SB1836Health care providers; requiring specified mental health screenings. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to health care providers; requiring certain health care providers to provide specified mental health screening instrument during certain patient visits; directing promulgation of certain rules and creation of certain educational materials; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires physicians, physician assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and osteopathic physicians in Oklahoma to administer an evidence-based, validated mental health screening instrument to patients at least once annually during or before routine primary care visits, unless they do not provide direct patient care. The relevant licensing boards, specifically the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision for physicians and physician assistants, the Oklahoma Board of Nursing for APRNs, and the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners for osteopathic physicians, will establish rules for the specific screening tools and create necessary educational materials, with the possibility of collaboration between these boards. This new requirement aims to improve mental health identification and care within the state's primary healthcare system and will take effect on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative West (Josh) (principal House author) (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1836&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1836%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1836%20INT.PDF |
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