SB 1836 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Health care providers; requiring specified mental health screenings. Effective date.

SB 1836 requires physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and osteopathic physicians to conduct annual mental health screenings using a standardized tool during routine primary care visits. The State Board of Medical Licensure will develop the screening method and educational materials, collaborating with other health boards. This applies only to providers who perform direct patient care, excluding those in non-clinical roles. The law becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 9, 2026

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Introduced → Floor (Senate) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add co-sponsorship from a House member and include committee approval information. The substantive policy content regarding mental health screening requirements for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and osteopathic physicians remains unchanged from the original version.

TECHNICAL

Added co-sponsorship information for West (Josh) of the House to the bill header.

Added committee report information indicating the Appropriations Committee voted to pass the bill as amended on March 4, 2026.

Changed document header from 'AS INTRODUCED' to 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' with date March 4, 2026.

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Committee

Mar 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Do Pass as amended Appropriations committee; CR filed

upper

Mar 2, 2026

Committee

Referred to Appropriations

upper

Mar 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed

upper

Mar 2, 2026

Committee

Referred to Health and Human Services Committee then to Appropriations Committee

upper

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors