Health and Human Services

SB 423 updates Oklahoma's medical records access law by establishing standardized fees for patients and their representatives to obtain copies of medical records. Patients pay $0.50 per page for standard records, $15 for printed x-rays, and $20 for x-rays on CD/DVD, with providers prohibited from charging for searching or preparing records for the patient. The bill excludes psychological, psychiatric, mental health, and substance abuse records from these provisions, requiring separate access under different legal processes. It also sets higher fees for third parties (e.g., $20 base fee plus per-page charges for attorneys), while maintaining existing rules for disability-related requests.

SB 667 requires Oklahoma chiropractors to submit license applications and related documents through an online portal, replacing paper-based processes. It modifies licensing requirements, including mandating a $300 non-refundable fee and requiring written notification of application disapproval with specific reasons. The bill updates definitions for terms like "accredited chiropractic college program" and clarifies restrictions on animal chiropractic care (e.g., prohibiting x-rays or medications). It also repeals outdated language about chiropractic claims consultants. This bill directly affects chiropractors seeking initial licensure or renewal in Oklahoma.

SB 206 amends Oklahoma law to classify emergency medical services (EMS) provided by public entities - such as municipal, county, or district ambulance services - as "essential services" **solely for eligibility for federal funding**. This change directly affects public EMS providers seeking federal grants, ensuring they meet the federal definition of "essential services" under current funding criteria. The bill does not alter EMS operations or create new requirements but adjusts the legal classification to align with federal funding rules. It was introduced as an emergency measure to take immediate effect upon approval.

SB 1572 reduces the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth membership from 18 to 17 members by removing the position of "one member appointed by the Governor who shall represent one of the metropolitan juvenile bureaus." The bill updates statutory language and clarifies the commission's composition, which includes state agency leaders, youth service organization representatives, and appointed members with child-focused experience. It does not change the commission's purpose or functions but adjusts who serves on it. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

SB 740 amends Oklahoma's mental health definitions to modernize terminology and clarify eligibility for care. It replaces outdated terms like "insane" and "mental disease" with "mental illness" throughout the law and defines key terms such as "person requiring treatment" (based on specific risk criteria like immediate harm to self/others) and "licensed mental health professional" (including psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors). The bill directly affects mental health facilities, providers, and individuals receiving care by standardizing how these terms are used in legal documents, admission processes, and treatment decisions. It does not create new services or funding but ensures consistent application of existing mental health laws.