Professions and occupations; creating the Oklahoma Professional Self-Determination Act; requiring implementation of certain state examinations. Effective date.

SB 1902, the Oklahoma Professional Self-Determination Act, requires state licensure boards to develop and implement their own examinations for professional licenses instead of relying solely on national exams. It directly affects licensed professionals (including emergency medical personnel under Section 3) by shifting exam authority to Oklahoma state boards and prohibiting boards from penalizing licensees for lawful expression of opinion about medical policy. Key provisions mandate state-developed exams meeting national standards, protect against retaliation for lawful speech (except HIPAA violations), and preserve existing licensure pathways. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and requires boards to create these exams within one year of enactment.