SB 929: Practice of osteopathic medicine; amending various provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act. Emergency. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 8 edits

MODERATE

This bill updates the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act to modernize definitions, clarify licensing requirements, and strengthen the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners' authority. Key changes include updated definitions of osteopathic medicine, expanded Board powers for disciplinary actions, new special license types, and enhanced record-keeping requirements.

Scope change

The bill maintains its original scope but modifies specific sections to address current regulatory needs and clarify existing provisions.

DEFINITION

Updated definitions of 'Board', 'Osteopathic medicine', 'Osteopathic physician', and 'School of osteopathic medicine' to reflect current standards and accreditation requirements.

REQUIREMENT

Added new requirements for osteopathic schools regarding admission standards and curriculum completion for D.O. degree granting.

Modified examination requirements and added provisions for criminal history record checks for certain purposes.

Removed certain oath and membership requirements for Board members and deleted specific Board requirements.

ENFORCEMENT

Broadened the Board's disciplinary powers, added new grounds for disciplinary action, and modified penalty assessment procedures.

ELIGIBILITY

Created a new osteopathic faculty license type with specific minimum requirements and limitations.

FISCAL

Broadened allowed uses of Board funds and modified provisions related to the Board's Revolving Fund.

TECHNICAL

Added provisions for Board subpoena authority and modified rules regarding publicly available records.

Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted from a 'Committee Substitute' version to a 'Floor Version' for the House of Representatives. The substantive legislative content regarding osteopathic medicine practice, definitions, and board regulations appears unchanged, though the document structure and page numbering were updated for the House floor proceedings.

TECHNICAL

Document header changed from 'Committee Substitute' to 'House of Representatives - Floor Version' with updated page numbering and formatting for the House floor.

Bill title and sponsor information were reorganized to reflect House floor version formatting while maintaining the same legislative content.

Enrolled (final version) → Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted from an enrolled version to a committee substitute version, with significant changes to the layout and page numbering. The substantive legislative content regarding osteopathic medicine licensing appears to remain largely the same, though some formatting adjustments were made to the definitions and section organization.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; changes are primarily formatting and structural.

TECHNICAL

Page headers and numbering were updated to reflect committee substitute format with requirement numbers.

Text formatting was adjusted with line breaks and spacing changes throughout the document.

The act title and sponsor information were reorganized to show committee substitute status.

Introduced → Engrossed · 6 edits · Mar 5, 2025

MODERATE

This bill updates Oklahoma's osteopathic medicine laws to modernize definitions, strengthen board oversight, and clarify licensing requirements. Key changes include updating the definition of osteopathic medicine to emphasize prevention and wellness, adding restrictions on representing oneself as board-certified without proper credentials, and expanding the Board's disciplinary powers. The bill also modernizes record-keeping requirements and clarifies background check procedures for prospective physicians.

Scope change

The bill broadens the Board's authority to investigate and discipline practitioners, while clarifying that certain unlicensed individuals cannot represent themselves as board-certified specialists.

DEFINITION

Updated definition of osteopathic medicine to emphasize prevention, wellness, and the body's ability to heal itself when in normal structural relationship with adequate nutrition.

Clarified requirements for osteopathic medicine schools regarding admission and graduation standards.

REQUIREMENT

Added prohibition against representing oneself as a board-certified specialist without proper credentials.

Updated background check procedures from 'criminal background checks' to 'criminal history record checks' for certain purposes.

ENFORCEMENT

Expanded the Board's disciplinary powers and added new grounds for disciplinary action.

TECHNICAL

Updated page numbering and formatting throughout the document from introduced to engrossed version.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 5 edits · May 5, 2025

MODERATE

This bill transitioned from an Engrossed version to an Enrolled (final) version, which means it has completed the legislative process and is ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive content of the bill remains largely the same, though there are minor formatting changes and some text reorganization between the two versions.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged. It continues to govern the practice of osteopathic medicine in Oklahoma, including definitions, licensing requirements, board structure, examination procedures, and disciplinary actions.

TECHNICAL

The bill header changed from 'ENGROSSED SENATE' to 'ENROLLED SENATE', indicating the bill has passed both houses and is in its final form.

Page numbering and formatting were adjusted between the Engrossed and Enrolled versions, with some text reorganization.

The 'SUBJECT: Osteopathic medicine' line was removed from the Enrolled version, which is a common formatting change in final bills.

DEFINITION

Minor formatting changes to Section 621 definitions, including reorganization of the definition of 'School of osteopathic medicine' or 'college of osteopathic medicine'.

REQUIREMENT

Section 622 was modified to add language clarifying that existing licenses remain in full force and effect, and to require unlicensed practitioners to submit to board jurisdiction.

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