Lung cancer screening; Lung Cancer Screening Program; purpose; State Department of Health; rules; effective date.

Oklahoma will create a state Lung Cancer Screening Program within the State Department of Health to expand access to lung cancer screenings for high-risk individuals as defined by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The program will provide grants to National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers to fund mobile screening services, equipment, and related assessment and referral support. It requires the State Board of Health to establish administrative rules and evaluation methods for the program. The program becomes effective November 1, 2025.