Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB2044: Practice of chiropractic; creating certain exception for imposing penalties. Effective date.
Status: In committee, April 8, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to the practice of chiropractic; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 161.12, which relates to grounds for imposing penalties; creating certain exception; providing certain construction; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
From the engrossed text, March 23, 2026:
An Act relating to the practice of chiropractic; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 161.12, which relates to grounds for imposing penalties; creating certain exception; providing certain construction; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 161.12, is amended to read as follows: Section 161.12. A. The Board of Chiropractic Examiners is authorized, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act, to issue an order imposing one or more of the following penalties whenever the Board finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that a chiropractic physician has committed any of the acts or occurrences set forth in subsection B of this 2. Revocation or suspension of an original license or renewal license, or both; ENGR. S. B. NO. 2044 Page 3. Restriction of the practice of a chiropractic physician under such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Board; 4. An administrative fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each count or separate violation; 5. A censure or reprimand; 6. Placement of a chiropractic physician on probation for a period of time and under such terms and conditions as the Board may specify, including requiring the chiropractic physician to submit to …
Sponsors
- Bryan Logan (R, SD-008)
- Avery Frix (R) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Public Health
- : Referred to Public Health
- : Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight
- : First Reading
- : Engrossed to House
- : Referred for engrossment
- : Measure passed: Ayes: 44 Nays: 0
- : General Order, Considered
- : Placed on General Order
- : Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
Votes
- Floor Vote (April 8, 2026): 5 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 17, 2026): 44 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Health & Human Services Committee (March 2, 2026): 10 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: Health Care, Professions and Occupations, Health
Common questions
- What is SB2044?
- SB2044 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Practice of chiropractic; creating certain exception for imposing penalties. Effective date.
- What does SB2044 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to the practice of chiropractic; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 161.12, which relates to grounds for imposing penalties; creating certain exception; providing certain construction; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of SB2044?
- In committee as of April 8, 2026. Latest action: Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Public Health (April 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2044?
- Avery Frix (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB2044?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB2044&Session=2600
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