Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2026

HB 3644: Venous thromboembolism; creating the Blake Burgess Act; requiring certain hospital policies and training; establishing certain registry and reporting requirements; imposing certain requirements on assisted living centers; effective date; emergency.

HB 3644 (the Blake Burgess Act) requires hospitals with emergency departments and ambulatory surgical centers to implement standardized VTE (venous thromboembolism, or blood clot in veins) risk assessments for patients using nationally recognized tools and provide annual training to non-physician clinical staff. It mandates a statewide VTE registry managed by a private, nonprofit entity meeting specific criteria, which hospitals must report to starting July 2027 with data including patient age, zip code, sex, diagnosis details, and treatment. The registry collects information to improve VTE care quality, monitor outcomes, and inform state health reports, with hospitals required to submit data on VTE incidence, patient demographics, and treatment. The law directly affects hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and their clinical staff through new screening, training, and reporting obligations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires standardized VTE screening and staff training to improve patient safety and reduce complications in hospitals, directly strengthening healthcare protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care

passed both · Oklahoma · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 3329: Sunsets; State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Board; repealer; effective date; emergency.

HB 3329 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2027. The bill modifies Oklahoma Statutes Section 1-1923 to continue the board's operation, which advises the State Commissioner of Health on long-term care services. The advisory board, composed of 13 members including healthcare professionals, facility operators, and public representatives, provides recommendations on care standards for nursing homes, residential care facilities, and adult day care centers. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends advisory board overseeing long-term care standards, maintaining oversight for nursing home services under healthcare policy without cuts or restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4412: Medicaid; ADvantage Waiver Home and Community-based Services for Seniors Revolving Fund; purpose; effective date; emergency.

HB 4412 creates a permanent revolving fund in Oklahoma's State Treasury called the "ADvantage Waiver Home and Community-based Services for Seniors Revolving Fund." This fund, managed by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, will provide home and community-based care services to seniors who would otherwise require nursing facility placement but choose to remain in home or community settings instead. The fund will be financed using state and federal funds, donations, grants, and other designated contributions, with no annual budget restrictions. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, to support seniors seeking alternatives to nursing home care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates permanent revolving fund for home/community-based senior care under Medicaid, expanding access to alternatives to nursing facilities through dedicated funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 947: Long-term care; updating statutory language related to ombudsmen and senior citizens. Emergency.

SB 947 updates Oklahoma's nursing facility fee structure and fund allocation rules to improve long-term care services for seniors. It revises how the Nursing Facilities Quality of Care Fee is calculated (based on 6% of total patient gross receipts divided by patient days) and designates specific uses for the resulting fund, including funding 15 ombudsmen positions and increasing monthly personal needs allowances for nursing home residents from $30 to $50. The bill ensures these programs - such as Medicaid services, nursing facility inspections, and senior support services - remain exempt from budget cuts. It directly affects nursing facilities (which pay the fee), seniors receiving Medicaid long-term care, and state agencies managing these programs. The bill was enacted without the Governor's signature on May 13, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates nursing facility fees to fund ombudsmen positions and increase resident allowances, strengthening long-term care services through dedicated budgeting.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funds for 15 ombudsmen positions and increases nursing home resident allowances from $30 to $50, directly strengthening long-term care services for seniors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 12, 2025

SB 56: Home care; directing Oklahoma Health Care Authority to establish certain family caregiver reimbursement program. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 56 requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to create a program that reimburses family caregivers for providing home care services. This directly affects family members who care for relatives with medical needs at home, such as elderly or disabled individuals. The bill establishes a specific reimbursement mechanism through the Authority, directing them to implement the program immediately as an emergency measure. It became law on May 12, 2025, without the Governor's signature.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes mandatory reimbursement for family caregivers providing home care services, expanding access to home health support for elderly/disabled patients and strengthening caregiver support within healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 392: Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 392 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The council, which advises on standards for nursing homes, residential care facilities, and adult day care services, continues with its existing structure of 13 members including healthcare professionals and public representatives over age 65. This extension ensures uninterrupted review of care quality, facility regulations, and enforcement under the Nursing Home Care, Residential Care, and Adult Day Care Acts. The bill does not alter the council's duties or membership requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends oversight council for nursing home care standards, maintaining regulatory continuity to protect care quality in long-term facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2025

HB 2262: Alzheimer's Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act; imposing certain duties; broadening applicability of certain penalties; effective date.

HB 2262 requires nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other care providers marketing specialized dementia care to publicly disclose detailed information about their services. Facilities must submit a standardized form to Oklahoma's State Department of Health, covering staff ratios, care plans, facility design, activities, fees, and family involvement - ensuring transparency for residents and families considering placement. The bill mandates posting this disclosure online and in facilities, with the Department reviewing it during inspections. It directly affects dementia care providers and supports informed decisions by families seeking appropriate care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates transparency in dementia care facilities, improving patient/family decision-making and accountability, aligning with healthcare protection and access indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 1832: Intermediate care facilities; electronic monitoring; long-term care facilities; term; intermediate care facilities; effective date.

HB 1832 clarifies rules for electronic monitoring in Oklahoma's long-term care facilities, directly affecting residents of nursing homes, assisted living centers, intermediate care facilities, and continuum of care facilities. The bill requires facilities to obtain written consent from residents or their representatives before monitoring resident rooms and prohibits refusing admission or removal based on monitoring. It also mandates facilities to post notices about monitoring and allows residents to install their own monitoring devices with roommate consent. The law prohibits unauthorized monitoring, tampering with devices, and sharing recordings without consent, ensuring privacy protections for residents.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires resident consent for monitoring, prohibits admission refusal based on monitoring, and protects rights in long-term care facilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1674: Nursing homes; Nursing Homes Care Act; definition; effective date.

HB 1674 amends Oklahoma's Nursing Home Care Act by adding specific definitions to clarify key terms used in the law. It defines terms like "abuse" (willful injury or confinement causing harm), "access" (rights for ombudsman and case managers to visit facilities), and "administrator" (requiring at least one-third of work time for on-site supervision). These definitions directly affect nursing homes, their administrators, state regulators, and residents by establishing clear standards for care and oversight. The bill does not create new requirements but clarifies existing legal language to improve implementation of the Nursing Home Care Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies nursing home care definitions (abuse, access, administrator) to establish clear standards, protecting residents and strengthening regulatory enforcement per Nursing Home Care Act amendments.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 13, 2025

HB 1472: Health; Alzheimer's Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act; type of care; penalties; misdemeanor; effective date.

HB 1472 requires nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and similar care providers that advertise specialized dementia care to disclose specific details about their services. Facilities must submit a standardized form to Oklahoma's State Department of Health covering care philosophy, staffing ratios, resident activities, fees, and facility certifications. This information must be posted on the facility's website and made publicly available through a state-maintained online directory. Facilities falsely advertising dementia care without meeting these standards face civil penalties and misdemeanor charges. The law aims to ensure transparency for families considering care options for loved ones with dementia.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires dementia care providers to disclose service details, enhancing transparency and consumer choice in healthcare decisions, aligning with patient rights protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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