Professions and occupations; registered and practical nurse programs; adding program; effective date.
HB 3793 establishes new training hour requirements for nursing education programs in Oklahoma. It mandates that diploma programs for registered nurses must total 1,300-1,500 hours (including clinical training), while LPN-to-RN ladder programs must provide 600-700 additional nursing hours beyond LPN education. Non-nursing coursework in both program types is capped at 330 hours. The bill affects nursing programs seeking state approval and takes effect November 1, 2026.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced
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Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1
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MODERATE
The bill was amended by the Policy Committee to replace the original text with a proposed substitute version. The substantive policy content regarding nursing program qualifications appears largely unchanged, though the bill title was modified from 'Oklahoma Nursing Modernization Act of 2026' to reflect amendments to 59 O.S. 2021, Section 567.12 regarding registered and practical nurse programs.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on regulating nursing education programs in Oklahoma, but the legislative vehicle changed from a new law to an amendment of existing statutes.
TECHNICAL
Bill title changed from 'Oklahoma Nursing Modernization Act of 2026' to 'An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 567.12, which relates to registered and practical nurse programs; adding program; and providing an effective date.'
Bill classification changed from 'Introduced' to 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1', indicating it has been reviewed and amended by the House Policy Committee.
Original bill text including the 'Oklahoma Nursing Modernization Act of 2026' title and new law section designation was removed.
New text indicates the bill now amends existing Section 567.12 rather than creating entirely new law, though the substantive nursing program requirements appear to remain the same.
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Committee
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Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Public Health
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Public Health
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health and Human Services Oversight
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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