HB2238

Lung cancer screening; Lung Cancer Screening Program; purpose; State Department of Health; rules; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Establishes the Lung Cancer Screening Program within the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

The bill creates the Lung Cancer Screening Program within the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The program aims to expand mobile lung cancer screening services by providing grants to National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers. It also funds assessment, referral, consultation, and screening for lung cancer, including equipment for mobile screening. The program focuses on increasing lung cancer screening rates for high-risk individuals as defined by the United States Preventative Services Task Force. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

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Rules Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

House

Authored by Representative Munson