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OK HB3886

OK HB3886
Nursing homes; notice of violation and right to hearing; Nursing Home Care Act; State Department of Health; personnel to remain on site; effective date.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to nursing homes; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-1912, which relates to notice of violation and right to hearing within the Nursing Home Care Act; requiring the State Department of Health's personnel to remain on site; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Nursing Home Care Act in Oklahoma to require that if the State Department of Health determines a nursing facility is in a state of "immediate jeopardy," meaning a situation that poses a serious risk to residents' health or safety, their personnel must remain on-site until the facility's plan to fix the problem, called a "Plan of Removal," is approved. This provision aims to ensure immediate and ongoing oversight when a nursing home is found to be endangering its residents, with the goal of protecting their well-being.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House Health and Human Services Oversight Hearing (15:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 206) (on 02/25/2026)

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