Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB761: Health care; creating the Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025; specifying certain patient rights and responsibilities. Effective date.
Status: In committee, March 10, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to health care; creating the Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025; providing short title; creating a list of rights for a patient seeking treatment; specifying certain responsibilities of patients seeking treatment; creating certain rights for minor patients seeking treatment; specifying certain responsibilities of parents of minor patients seeking treatment; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
From the engrossed text, March 4, 2025:
An Act relating to health care; creating the Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025; providing short title; creating a list of rights for a patient seeking treatment; specifying certain responsibilities of patients seeking treatment; creating certain rights for minor patients seeking treatment; specifying certain responsibilities of parents of minor patients seeking treatment; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 3501 of Title 63, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025". SECTION 2. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 3501.1 of Title 63, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: A. Each patient treated in this state shall have the following rights when being treated: SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB761 SFLR Page (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 1. The right to considerate and respectful care, provided in a safe environment, free from all forms of abuse, neglect, harassment, or exploitation; 2. To receive information in a manner that he or …
Sponsors
- Gabe Woolley (R, HD-098)
- Warren Hamilton (R, SD-007)
- Shane Jett (R)
- Randy Grellner (R, SD-021)
- Kendal Sacchieri (R, SD-043)
- Shane Jett (R, SD-017)
- Julie McIntosh (R, SD-003) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Coauthored by Senator Jett
- : Coauthored by Senator Grellner
- : Coauthored by Representative Woolley
- : Coauthored by Representative Gise (principal House author)
- : Placed on General Order
- : Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
- : Coauthored by Senator Hamilton
- : Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
- : Coauthored by Senator Sacchieri
- : Authored by Senator McIntosh
Votes
- Senate Health & Human Services Committee (March 3, 2025): 9 yea, 2 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB761?
- SB761 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Health care; creating the Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025; specifying certain patient rights and responsibilities. Effective date.
- What does SB761 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to health care; creating the Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025; providing short title; creating a list of rights for a patient seeking treatment; specifying certain responsibilities of patients seeking treatment; creating certain rights for minor patients seeking treatment; specifying certain responsibilities of parents of minor patients seeking treatment; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of SB761?
- In committee as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: Coauthored by Senator Jett (March 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB761?
- Julie McIntosh (R, SD-003), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB761?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB761&Session=2600
Source: official Oklahoma record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.