SB 1904 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Professions and occupations; requiring reinstatement of the Hippocratic Oath for physicians. Effective date.

SB 1904 requires all physicians applying for initial licensure and currently licensed physicians in Oklahoma to take the Hippocratic Oath, plus three specific affirmations: (1) upholding the Nuremberg Code against unethical medical experiments, (2) avoiding blind adherence to pharmaceutical treatments without considering patient needs, and (3) refusing to prescribe medications based on financial incentives from drug companies. The bill directs the State Board of Medical Licensure and the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners to create rules for implementation. It applies directly to all physicians seeking or holding a medical license in Oklahoma and takes effect November 1, 2026. The law mandates these pledges as a condition of licensure but does not alter medical practice standards or prescribing regulations.
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 3, 2026
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