Rep. Gerrid Kendrix

Maddy summaryHB 1039 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Anatomical Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the state's Sunset Law. This bill does not change the board's structure or duties but ensures its continued operation for one additional year. The State Anatomical Board oversees anatomical donation programs, non-transplant tissue banks, and the handling of human remains used for medical education and research across Oklahoma. The extension applies directly to the board and the institutions it regulates.

Maddy summaryHB 1041 extends the termination date of Oklahoma's State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The bill directly affects the board, which oversees licensing for professionals like counselors, family therapists, and behavioral practitioners. This procedural change ensures the board continues operating for one additional year without altering its structure, membership requirements, or regulatory authority.

Maddy summaryHB 2737 amends Oklahoma's Children's Code to clarify definitions related to child welfare. The key change explicitly states that the code "shall not prohibit any parent from using ordinary force as a means of discipline, including spanking." This directly affects parents and child welfare systems by affirming parental disciplinary rights under state law. The bill also refines definitions for terms like "abuse" and "age-appropriate" activities but does not create new programs or funding. It focuses solely on defining existing legal standards within the Children's Code.

Maddy summaryHB 2739, titled the "Oklahoma Statutes and Reports Technical Amendments Act of 2025," is a procedural bill focused on administrative updates to legal documents. It establishes the act's name and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025, without introducing new policies or changing substantive laws. The bill solely addresses technical corrections to how statutes and reports are organized in Oklahoma's legal system, with no direct impact on citizens, businesses, or specific government programs. As a technical amendment, it does not alter existing legal requirements or create new obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 1040 extends the operational deadline for Oklahoma's State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the state's Sunset Law. This procedural bill directly affects the board, which oversees psychologist licensing and consists of seven members (five licensed psychologists and two laypersons). The change modifies the board's termination date without altering its structure, membership requirements, or licensing rules. The extension ensures the board can continue administering psychologist licensing until 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1037 extends the expiration date of the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. This procedural bill modifies the sunset date in existing law without changing the board's composition, appointment process, or responsibilities. The board, which oversees licensing for alcohol and drug counselors, will continue operating under current rules for one additional year.

Maddy summaryHB 1038 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The council, composed of 13 members representing healthcare providers, facility operators, and the public, advises the State Commissioner of Health on long-term care services. It reviews care quality, facility standards, and regulatory practices under the Nursing Home Care Act, Residential Care Act, and Adult Day Care Act. This bill directly affects the council's continued operation and the long-term care facilities it oversees. The change does not alter the council's composition, duties, or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1041 extends the operational deadline for Oklahoma's State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the state's Sunset Law. This bill does not create new rules or change the board's responsibilities but ensures the board continues operating to oversee licensing for professionals like counselors, family therapists, and behavioral practitioners. The board regulates licensure standards, handles complaints, and develops rules for these professions. The extension affects the board members, licensees, and the public relying on licensed behavioral health services, but it does not alter existing licensing requirements or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 1042 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's Opioid Overdose Fatality Review Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. This procedural bill does not alter the Board's existing duties, which include reviewing opioid overdose deaths, collecting data, and making recommendations to prevent future overdoses. The Board continues to coordinate with agencies like law enforcement, medical systems, and the Child Death Review Board to analyze cases involving adults aged 18+. The extension ensures the Board can maintain its work on overdose prevention without disruption. This change directly affects the Board's operational timeline but not its core functions.

Maddy summaryHB 1039 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Anatomical Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the state's Sunset Law. The bill re-creates the Board, which oversees the registration of anatomical donor programs and non-transplant tissue banks, and designates agents to manage the handling of human anatomical materials for medical education and research. It specifies the Board's membership, including medical school deans, department heads, higher education representatives, and a gubernatorial appointee. The Board retains authority to establish rules, manage records, and exempt institutions from its provisions, with related expenses covered by designated agents rather than state funds.