SB670

Health care providers; requiring certain continuing education; requiring specified mental health screening. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB670 mandates mental health screenings for patients by certain health care providers and requires continuing education for medical.

Oklahoma SB670 requires physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses to administer an evidence-based mental health screening instrument to patients during routine primary care visits. The bill also mandates specific continuing education for these health care providers, including one hour in pain management or opioid use or addiction, and one hour in integrated behavioral health care. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision will develop rules and educational materials to implement these provisions, potentially collaborating with other state boards.

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Where it stands

Current
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Sponsors

D
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Health & Human Services Committee: DO PASS AMENDED

8 Yea

RRRRDDDR

2 Nay

RR

History

Mar 11, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative West (Josh) (principal House author)

Mar 5, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Mar 3, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass as amended Health and Human Services committee; CR filed