Community health care workers; Oklahoma Community Health Worker Act; definitions; certification; rules; fees; effective date.

HB 2615, the Oklahoma Community Health Worker Act, establishes a voluntary certification program for community health workers through the State Department of Health. It defines key terms, requires the Department to set standards for certification, and outlines specific duties for certified workers, such as connecting communities with health services and identifying resource gaps. The bill also mandates the Department to set fees for exams, initial certification, and renewals, with rules to be established by the State Commissioner of Health. The Act takes effect November 1, 2025, and directly affects community health workers seeking formal recognition and the State Department of Health managing the certification process.