SB1653

Professions and occupations; enacting the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. Effective date.

Complete·5/11/26

Oklahoma SB1653 enacts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact.

Oklahoma SB1653 enacts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, allowing occupational therapists and assistants to practice across multiple states. The Compact facilitates mutual recognition of licenses, enhancing public access to services and supporting military spouses. It establishes a coordinated database for licensure and disciplinary information, enabling states to share data on licensees. The Compact also outlines procedures for obtaining a new home state license and handling adverse actions. Effective November 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

80 Yea

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7 Nay

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12 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

3:00 PM

House Commerce & Economic Development Oversight Hearing

Mar 31

10:30 AM

House Business Hearing

History

May 11

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/07/2026

May 5

Senate

Enrolled, to House

May 5

House

Signed, returned to Senate