Oklahoma HB3794: Professions and occupations; grounds for licensure or certification denial; updating reference to the Insurance Department; effective date.

What the bill says

An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 4000.1, as last amended by Section 9, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4000.1), which relates to grounds for licensure or certification denial; updating reference to Oklahoma Insurance Department; and providing an effective date.

From the engrossed text, April 27, 2026:

An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 4000.1, as last amended by Section 9, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4000.1), which relates to grounds for licensure or certification denial; updating reference to Oklahoma Insurance Department; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 4000.1, as last amended by Section 9, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4000.1), is amended to read as follows: Section 4000.1. A. As used in this section: 1. "Substantially relate" means the nature of the criminal conduct for which the person was convicted has a direct bearing on the fitness or ability to perform one or more of the duties or responsibilities necessarily related to the occupation; and 2. "Pose a reasonable threat" means the nature of the criminal conduct for which the person was convicted involved an act or threat SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB3794 SFLR Page (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) of h arm against another and has a bearing on the fitness or ability to serve the public or work with others in the occupation. B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or pending criminal charge of a …

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Sponsors

• Chris Sneed (R, HD-014) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 28, 2026: Placed on General Order
2. April 23, 2026: Reported Do Pass Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
3. April 1, 2026: Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance
4. March 16, 2026: First Reading
5. March 16, 2026: Engrossed, signed, to Senate
6. March 11, 2026: Referred for engrossment
7. March 11, 2026: Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 92 Nays: 1
8. March 11, 2026: General Order
9. March 2, 2026: Authored by Senator Coleman (principal Senate author)
10. March 2, 2026: CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee

Votes

• Senate Business & Insurance Committee (April 23, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading (March 11, 2026): 92 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (February 26, 2026): 16 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Insurance Committee (February 10, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (February 10, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB3794?

HB3794 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Professions and occupations; grounds for licensure or certification denial; updating reference to the Insurance Department; effective date.

What does HB3794 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 4000.1, as last amended by Section 9, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4000.1), which relates to grounds for licensure or certification denial; updating reference to Oklahoma Insurance Department; and providing an effective date.

What is the status of HB3794?

In committee as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Placed on General Order (April 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3794?

Chris Sneed (R, HD-014).

Where is the official record for HB3794?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3794&Session=2600