SB1852

Public health; requiring advice and consent of the Senate for certain appointments to county boards of health. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1852 amends county board of health appointments to require Senate consent.

Oklahoma SB1852 modifies the appointment process for county boards of health. It mandates that the State Commissioner of Health must seek Senate consent for two of the five board members. The board consists of five members, including one appointed by the State Commissioner of Health, another by the board of county commissioners, and three others who must be medical professionals. This act takes effect on November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Frix