HB1831

Community health workers; creating the Oklahoma Community Health Workers Act; definitions; establishment of certificate; voluntary certification; powers; rules; fees; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/17/25

Oklahoma HB1831 establishes a voluntary certification for community health workers.

Oklahoma HB1831 creates the Oklahoma Community Health Workers Act, establishing a voluntary certification for community health workers. The State Department of Health will define minimum qualifications and criteria for certification, including granting, denying, suspending, and revoking certificates. Certified community health workers can serve as liaisons between health and social services and the community, identify gaps in health care resources, and build community capacity.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 60–24 · Mar 17, 2025
Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

60 Yea

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24 Nay

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15 Absent

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History

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

Mar 17, 2025

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

Mar 17, 2025

Senate

First Reading