Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB667: Chiropractors; requiring use of licensure portals; modifying certain licensing requirements; modifying requirements for notification of disapproval. Effective date.
Status: Signed into law, May 29, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to chiropractors; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 161.2, 161.3, 161.7, 161.8, and 161.9, which relate to the Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act; modifying definitions; requiring use of licensure portals; modifying certain licensing requirements; modifying requirements for notification of disapproval; updating statutory language; repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 161.12a, which relates to registration as chiropractic claims consultant; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Chiropractic licensure.
From the enrolled text, May 14, 2026:
An Act relating to chiropractors; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 161.2, 161.3, 161.7, 161.8, and 161.9, which relate to the Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act; modifying definitions; requiring use of licensure portals; modifying certain licensing requirements; modifying requirements for notification of disapproval; updating statutory language; repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 161.12a, which relates to registration as chiropractic claims consultant; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Chiropractic licensure SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 161.2, is amended to read as follows: Section 161.2. A. Chiropractic is the science and art that teaches health in anatomic relation and disease or abnormality in anatomic disrelation, and includes hygienic, sanitary and therapeutic measures incident thereto in humans. The scope of practice of chiropractic shall include those diagnostic and treatment services and procedures which have been taught by an accredited chiropractic college program and have been approved by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. B. A chiropractic physician may engage in the practice of animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment if certified to do so by the Board. A licensed chiropractic physician may provide chiropractic treatment to an animal without being certified in animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment by the Board if an animal has been referred to the chiropractic physician by a licensed veterinarian in writing. SECTION 2. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 161.3, is amended …