SB1562

Hospice; specifying certain penalties; defining term. Effective date.

Complete·5/13/26

Oklahoma SB1562 updates hospice care regulations, including coordination, quality assurance, and penalties for violations.

Oklahoma SB1562 amends hospice care regulations, requiring hospices to coordinate with community services and maintain records of patient care. It mandates a quality assurance program with evaluations, chart audits, and organizational reviews. The bill specifies penalties for violations, including fines and disciplinary actions by the State Department of Health. It also updates statutory references and defines terms related to hospice care.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

87 Yea

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0 Nay

12 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

3:00 PM

House Health and Human Services Oversight Hearing

Apr 13

3:00 PM

House Health and Human Services Oversight Hearing

History

May 13

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/12/2026

May 6

House

General Order

May 6

House

Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 87 Nays: 0