HB1173

Psychology; definitions; prescriptions; criteria; certification; licensed psychologists; immunity; prescription certificate; rules; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1173 allows licensed psychologists to prescribe psychotropic drugs under supervision or independently, with specific criteria and.

Oklahoma HB1173 introduces provisions for licensed psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medications. It defines terms such as "psychotropic medication" and "prescription certificate." To prescribe under supervision, a psychologist must hold a conditional prescription certificate, which requires completing a doctoral program, a supervised practicum, and passing a national certification exam. The certificate is valid for two years. To prescribe independently, a psychologist must hold a prescription certificate, which requires additional supervised experience and passing a pharmacology exam.

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Roll Call Votes

House: Public Health Committee: DO PASS

4 Yea

RRRR

2 Nay

RD

History

Feb 5, 2025

House

Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Health

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Public Health