SB362

Community health workers; creating the Oklahoma Community Health Worker Act; providing for voluntary certification. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB362 establishes the Oklahoma Community Health Worker Act, creating voluntary certification for community health workers.

Oklahoma SB362 creates the Oklahoma Community Health Worker Act, establishing voluntary certification for community health workers. The act defines terms, sets minimum qualifications, and outlines powers for certified workers. It also mandates the State Department of Health to set criteria for granting, denying, suspending, and revoking certificates. Certified workers can serve as liaisons between various health services and systems. The act sets fees for examinations and certifications and will become effective November 1, 2025.

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Current
Health and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Nice