Rep. Cindy Roe

Maddy summarySB 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 It also repeals outdated language about chiropractic claims consultants.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.

Maddy summarySB 1794 requires Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health to create a real-time statewide registry tracking mental health facility availability, directly affecting hospitals and clinics that serve patients. The registry will display current capacity, populations served, diagnostic details (without patient identifiers), admission criteria, and emergency placement contacts to improve urgent care access. Facilities must electronically update their capacity hourly (or per department rules for low-volume settings) and comply with privacy laws like HIPAA. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, aiming to streamline emergency placements without sharing identifiable patient data.

Maddy summarySB 1562 updates Oklahoma's hospice care regulations by requiring hospices to coordinate services with patients' primary physicians and community providers, maintain 24/7 care availability, and provide bereavement support. It specifies penalties for hospices or employees who knowingly solicit patients from other hospices, including fines of $500-$2,000 per violation, and prohibits contracting with providers holding a conditional license within 18 months. The bill also clarifies that advertising and marketing are permitted if not false, misleading, or tied to referral volume. These changes apply directly to all hospice providers licensed in Oklahoma, aiming to improve care coordination and prevent unethical practices.

Maddy summaryHB 1687 establishes Oklahoma's "Uniform Health Care Decisions Act of 2025," creating a clear framework for advance health care directives. It defines key terms like "advance health care directive" (including mental health directives), "agent" (someone appointed to make decisions), and "default surrogate" (a family member or cohabitant who can act if no directive exists). The bill specifies how directives are created, updated, or revoked, outlines duties for health care professionals, and details procedures for resolving conflicts between directives. This directly affects Oklahomans planning for future medical decisions, their families, and health care providers across the state.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma House Resolution officially recognizes May 6 through May 12 as National Nurses Week to honor the contributions of nurses in the state. The measure encourages citizens to observe the week and acknowledges the vital role nurses play in healthcare, patient advocacy, and public health education. It highlights how nurses serve on the front lines during emergencies and represent the largest group within the healthcare profession. The resolution is a symbolic gesture that does not create new laws or change existing policies.

Maddy summarySB 1484 requires Oklahoma medical examiners to conduct standardized investigations for sudden infant or young deaths (including SIDS, SUID, SDY, and SADS), mandating autopsies when needed, review of medical records, and documentation of recent immunizations. It requires medical examiners to notify parents or legal guardians before investigations begin and grants them the right to refuse parts of the process unless a crime is suspected. The bill expands mandatory investigations to cover all sudden unexplained deaths in children under 20, requiring reporting to a national CDC/NIH registry and sharing findings with the State Department of Health. This directly affects medical examiners, parents/guardians of deceased children, and state health authorities through new procedural requirements.

Maddy summarySB 1644 would require Oklahoma's health department to add alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) to the official list of reportable diseases, meaning doctors, nurses, and clinical laboratories must report diagnosed cases to the state health department. AGS is a condition causing allergic reactions to red meat and other animal products, which currently lacks formal tracking in Oklahoma. The bill updates existing health reporting laws to include AGS and makes the language gender-neutral. It would take effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Oklahoma hospitals to provide patients experiencing fetal death or miscarriage with a form explaining how to request official certificates (fetal death or stillbirth birth certificates) before discharge. Hospitals must also verbally inform patients about these certificate options. The State Department of Health must create and publish this standardized form online, including clear instructions and contact details for vital records. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting hospitals and patients in Oklahoma facing these medical circumstances.

Maddy summaryHB 3288 requires Oklahoma public elementary schools (prekindergarten through grade 5) to provide 60 minutes per week of dedicated physical education instruction (not counting recess) and an additional 60 minutes per week of physical activity (including recess, fitness breaks, or wellness education). It prohibits withholding physical education as punishment for students in these grades, except in safety-related situations, and mandates schools coordinate recess before testing to encourage light-to-moderate activity. The bill also encourages school districts to provide 225 minutes per week of physical education for grades 6-12, with specific curriculum standards emphasizing lifelong activity skills and accessibility for students with disabilities. These requirements are tied to school accreditation and take effect July 1, 2028.

Maddy summarySB 640 modifies distance requirements between medical marijuana dispensaries and places of worship in Oklahoma. It allows existing marijuana businesses to keep their licenses even if a place of worship (like a church, temple, or mosque) opens within 3,000 feet after the business received its license, as long as the marijuana business continues operating under its original purpose. The bill also updates the legal definition of "place of worship" to include permanent religious facilities used weekly for services. This change applies to both retail dispensaries and marijuana growers. The bill does not create new licensing rules but adjusts existing distance restrictions for grandfathered locations.