Practice of medicine; modifying membership of the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; removing certain limitation on appointees. Effective date.

SB 1043 modifies Oklahoma's State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision by adding two physician assistant (PA) members to the board, increasing its total membership to seven physicians, two PAs, and four lay members. It reduces the term length for board members from seven to four years and changes appointment procedures, requiring the Governor to appoint three physician members, while the Senate President and House Speaker each appoint one physician and one PA member. The bill also removes restrictions on appointees, allows appointing authorities to consider recommendations from professional organizations, and prohibits board members from voting on issues where they have a financial interest. These changes take effect November 1, 2025.