Bill > SB2044

This bill modifies the Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act by expanding educational program requirements and adjusting grounds for penalties, while also establishing new requirements for chiropractors who wish to administer injectable procedures. Specifically, it updates the definition of an "accredited chiropractic college" to include institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and it clarifies that the scope of practice for chiropractic physicians includes diagnostic and treatment services taught by accredited colleges and approved by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The bill also outlines specific educational and application requirements for chiropractors seeking authorization to administer injectable vitamins, minerals, or nutritional supplements, mandating at least 120 hours of approved education and training, including a certification examination from an independent board. Furthermore, it revises grounds for disciplinary actions, such as allowing penalties for pleading guilty to or being convicted of certain felonies or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, and it introduces a new section detailing the process for obtaining authorization for injectable procedures, including specific criteria for approved educational programs. The bill also creates a Chiropractic Education Scholarship Program and a Chiropractic Undergraduate Preceptorship Program, and it sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb2044&Session=2600