HB3645

Hospice care; requirements; allowing for hospice determination by physicians in certain situations; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/11/26

Oklahoma HB3645 amends hospice care requirements, allowing certain physicians to determine hospice eligibility.

Oklahoma HB3645 amends the state's hospice care requirements, allowing hospice determination by physicians in certain situations. The bill specifies that if a patient has not appointed a health care proxy, hospice benefits can be elected by a licensed long-term care administrator or two family physicians. It also outlines various hospice care standards, including symptom control, bereavement programs, and quality assurance. The act becomes effective November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 5–3 · Mar 11
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

5 Yea

RRDDR

3 Nay

RRR

Calendar

Apr 21

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary REVISED Hearing

Apr 21

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary 2ND REVISED Hearing

History

Apr 23

Senate

Placed on General Order

Apr 21

Senate

Reported Do Pass as amended Judiciary committee; CR filed

Apr 1

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary