Bill > SB1903

This bill amends existing Oklahoma law regarding death certificates to impose a new duty on hospitals. Specifically, it requires hospitals to ensure that the medical certification portion of a death certificate, which details the cause of death, is completed and signed within the legally mandated timeframe by the physician, physician assistant, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who was in attendance at the time of death. This change aims to streamline the death certification process and ensure timely completion, particularly in situations where the attending medical professional is not the one who directly cared for the patient during their final illness. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.

Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1903&Session=2600