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OK SB2042
OK SB2042Nursing facilities; imposing certain duty on personnel of the State Department of Health related to emergency orders. 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 nursing facilities; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-1912, which relates to violations, hearings, and emergency orders; imposing certain duty on personnel of the State Department of Health; updating statutory reference; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Oklahoma law concerning nursing facilities, specifically focusing on emergency orders issued by the State Department of Health. The key change is that if the Department determines a facility poses an immediate risk to residents' health or safety, Department personnel must now remain on-site until the facility's plan to fix the problem has been approved. The bill also updates a statutory reference from "CFR" to "C.F.R., Section" and clarifies that communication of certain findings will be done via "electronic mail" instead of just "email." This legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb2042&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB2042%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB2042%20INT.PDF |
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