Oklahoma SB1849: Practice of podiatry; modifying certain license renewal requirements; broadening allowed continuing education. Effective date.

What the bill says

An Act relating to the practice of podiatry; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 145.1, which relates to continuing education requirement; modifying certain license renewal requirements; updating statutory language; broadening allowed continuing education; providing certain exception; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Continuing education for podiatrists.

From the enrolled text, May 5, 2026:

An Act relating to the practice of podiatry; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 145.1, which relates to continuing education requirement; modifying certain license renewal requirements; updating statutory language; broadening allowed continuing education; providing certain exception; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Continuing education for podiatrists SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 145.1, is amended to read as follows: Section 145.1. A. Sixty (60) hours of continuing education shall be required for renewal of an individual license to practice podiatric medicine in this state. This must be obtained in the twoyear period immediately preceding the two-year period for which the license is to be issued license renewal deadline. Such continuing education shall include not less than two (2) hours of education in pain management or two (2) hours of education in opioid use or addiction, unless the licensee has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners that the licensee does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number. The continuing education required by this section shall be any of the following: 1. Education presented by an organization approved by the Council on Continuing Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association Education; 2. A national, state or county podiatric medical association meeting approved by the Board; 3. Hospital-sponsored scientific programs approved by the Board; …

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Sponsors

• Christi Gillespie (R, SD-033) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 11, 2026: Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
2. May 5, 2026: Sent to Governor
3. May 5, 2026: Signed, returned to Senate
4. May 5, 2026: Enrolled, to House
5. May 4, 2026: Referred for enrollment
6. May 4, 2026: Signed, returned to Senate
7. May 4, 2026: Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 87 Nays: 3
8. May 4, 2026: General Order
9. April 15, 2026: CR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee
10. April 1, 2026: Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Health

Votes

• Third Reading (May 4, 2026): 87 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (April 13, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (April 1, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading (March 10, 2026): 44 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Health & Human Services Committee (February 23, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1849?

SB1849 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Practice of podiatry; modifying certain license renewal requirements; broadening allowed continuing education. Effective date.

What does SB1849 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to the practice of podiatry; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 145.1, which relates to continuing education requirement; modifying certain license renewal requirements; updating statutory language; broadening allowed continuing education; providing certain exception; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Continuing education for podiatrists.

What is the status of SB1849?

Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/07/2026 (May 11, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1849?

Christi Gillespie (R, SD-033).

Where is the official record for SB1849?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1849&Session=2600