HB1686

Sepsis protocols; requiring certain payors to use specified clinical criteria; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/11/25

Oklahoma HB1686 mandates sepsis protocols in hospitals, requiring training for clinical staff and defining criteria for Medicaid and Medicare.

Oklahoma HB1686 requires hospitals to establish and implement evidence-based sepsis protocols for early identification and treatment. These protocols must include screening, early recognition, and population-specific criteria. The bill also mandates staff training and defines sepsis for consistency with federal coding systems. It applies to Medicaid and Medicare services, effective November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 10–0 · Mar 11, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 23, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass as amended Health and Human Services committee; CR filed

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services