SB 929: Practice of osteopathic medicine; amending various provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act. Emergency. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill moved from the House to the Senate floor with significant formatting changes and the addition of a 'Committee Substitute' label. The substantive content of the bill remains consistent, focusing on amending Oklahoma's osteopathic medicine laws to update definitions, modify Board requirements, and adjust licensure and disciplinary procedures.

Scope change

No substantive scope change; the bill continues to regulate the practice of osteopathic medicine in Oklahoma and modify the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners' authority and structure.

TECHNICAL

Header changed from 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' to 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' with updated date and formatting adjustments.

Added 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' designation indicating this version includes amendments made by the Senate Committee.

DEFINITION

Definition of 'School of osteopathic medicine' was expanded to include specific accreditation requirements for admission and degree granting.

REQUIREMENT

Various sections regarding Board membership, oath requirements, organization, and disciplinary procedures were modified to streamline operations and update legal references.

Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted from a Committee Substitute version to a House Floor version, with the header information updated to reflect the House's version of the bill. The substantive content of the bill regarding osteopathic medicine practice remains the same, though the formatting and page numbering were adjusted for the House floor version.

TECHNICAL

Header information was changed from 'Committee Substitute' to 'House of Representatives - Floor Version' and updated to reflect the House's version of the bill.

Page numbering and formatting were adjusted to align with House floor version standards, including changes to page headers and footers.

The bill's substantive content regarding osteopathic medicine practice, definitions, and board requirements remained unchanged between the two versions.

Enrolled (final version) → Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was reformatted from an enrolled version to a committee substitute version, adding page numbers and line numbers while preserving the substantive legislative content. The core policy provisions regarding osteopathic medicine practice, licensing requirements, and board authority remain unchanged in meaning, though the formatting and layout have been significantly altered to reflect committee review markup.

TECHNICAL

Added page numbers and line numbers throughout the document to facilitate committee review and tracking of changes.

Reorganized header information to include 'Committee Substitute' designation and session details.

Changed document title from 'Enrolled Senate' to 'Committee Substitute' indicating the bill has been amended during committee review.

Reformatted text layout with indentation and spacing changes to accommodate markup annotations.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 7 edits · May 5, 2025

MODERATE

This bill converts the Engrossed version of SB 929 into its final Enrolled version, which is the version signed into law. The substantive policy content remains the same, but the formatting and header information were updated to reflect the final legislative stage. The bill amends Oklahoma's osteopathic medicine laws to modernize definitions, update board requirements, modify licensing procedures, and strengthen enforcement mechanisms.

Scope change

No substantive scope change; this is a procedural conversion from Engrossed to Enrolled status with formatting updates.

TECHNICAL

Header information changed from 'ENGROSSED SENATE' to 'ENROLLED SENATE' indicating the bill has passed both houses and is ready for the governor's signature.

Page numbering and formatting were adjusted to reflect the final enrolled version of the bill.

The subject line was added as 'SUBJECT: Osteopathic medicine' for clarity in the final version.

DEFINITION

Definition of 'Osteopathic medicine' was updated to include emphasis on prevention and wellness alongside traditional diagnostic methods.

Definition of 'School of osteopathic medicine' was updated with specific accreditation and curriculum requirements.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements for osteopathic physicians engaged in postgraduate training, distinguishing between internship year (PGY-1) and advanced training.

Specific licensing requirement added for osteopathic physicians engaged in interventional pain management.

Introduced → Engrossed · 8 edits · Mar 5, 2025

MODERATE

This bill updates Oklahoma's osteopathic medicine regulations by clarifying definitions, modifying board membership and disciplinary procedures, and adding requirements for criminal background checks. The changes affect how osteopathic physicians are licensed, regulated, and held accountable for professional conduct.

Scope change

The bill expands background check requirements for certain purposes and modifies the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners' membership composition and disciplinary authority.

DEFINITION

Updated definition of 'Osteopathic medicine' to include adequate nutrition and emphasize prevention and wellness

Updated definition of 'School of osteopathic medicine' to specify admission and graduation requirements

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for criminal history record checks for specific purposes

Changed language to prohibit certain representation as board-certified specialist

Updated provisions related to license renewal and attestation requirements

ENFORCEMENT

Modified disciplinary action provisions to broaden board powers and add new grounds for disciplinary action

Modified license reinstatement procedures and availability

ELIGIBILITY

Modified membership requirements and oath requirements for board members

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