SB1557

Applied behavior analysis; transferring licensure powers and duties to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; requiring background check. Effective date.

Complete·5/13/26

Oklahoma SB1557 transfers licensure powers for applied behavior analysts to the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners and mandates background checks.

Oklahoma SB1557 amends the state's statutes to transfer the licensure powers and duties for applied behavior analysts from the Department of Human Services to the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners. The bill modifies definitions and updates statutory language. It requires applicants for licensure as a behavior analyst or certified assistant behavior analyst to undergo a national criminal history record check. The bill also prohibits the dissemination of certain information and updates references and language. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

88 Yea

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0 Nay

11 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 13

3:00 PM

House Health and Human Services Oversight Hearing

Apr 1

9:00 AM

House Public Health Hearing

History

May 13

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/12/2026

May 6

House

General Order

May 6

House

Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 88 Nays: 0