Health care providers; terms; rights for health care providers; protections; liability; exception; bona fide medical emergency; enforcement; whistleblower protections; federal law compliance; effective date.

HB 3136 allows licensed health care providers (including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists) and health care institutions in Oklahoma to refuse certain medical procedures based on moral, ethical, or religious beliefs. It requires providers to submit written notice of their objection to their employer, listing the specific procedure they will not perform. The bill grants immunity from lawsuits, job penalties, or loss of privileges for providers acting in good faith under this law, but explicitly excludes emergency situations covered by federal law (42 U.S.C. §1395dd). Whistleblower protections prevent retaliation against providers reporting violations, and the law ensures compliance with federal regulations. It takes effect November 1, 2026.