Nursing homes; notice of violation and right to hearing; Nursing Home Care Act; State Department of Health; personnel to remain on site; effective date.
HB 3886 requires Oklahoma's State Department of Health to provide nursing homes with written notices of violations, detailing the specific rule or standard breached and the facility's obligation to submit a correction plan within 10 working days. The bill mandates that health personnel remain on-site during emergencies (like life-endangering situations) until a facility's "Plan of Removal" is accepted. It also establishes clear procedures for facilities to dispute violations through informal resolution or formal hearings, and requires exit conferences where facilities can discuss preliminary findings before final reports are issued. This bill directly affects licensed nursing homes operating under Oklahoma's Nursing Home Care Act, enhancing transparency and due process in regulatory enforcement.
Bill status
in committee
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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Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Children, Youth and Family Services
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Children, Youth and Family Services
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Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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