Long-term care; modifying and adding definitions used in the Long-Term Care Administrator Licensing Act; adding licensure tier. Emergency.

This bill directs the Oklahoma State Commissioner of Health to update rules for intermediate care facilities serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. The updated regulations will address staffing ratios and staff training qualifications while allowing flexibility based on facility size and resident needs. The Commissioner must consider federal standards and gather input from care facilities, staff, and resident representatives when making these changes. The law takes effect on November 1, 2024.