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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
HOUSE BILL 1038 By: Kendrix
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to sunset; amending 63 O.S. 2021,
Section 1-1923, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 197,
O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 1-1923),
which relates to the Long -Term Care Facility Advisory
Council; re-creating the Council; and modifying the
termination date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 6 3 O.S. 2021, Section 1 -1923, as
amended by Section 1, Chapter 197, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2024,
Section 1-1923), is amended to read as follows:
Section 1-1923. A. There is hereby re -created, to continue
until July 1, 2025 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the
Oklahoma Sunset Law, a Long -Term Care Facility Advisory Council
which shall be composed as follows:
1. The Governor shall appoint a thirteen -member Long-Term Care
Facility Advisory Council which shall advise the State Commissioner
of Health. The Advisory Council shall be comprised of the following
persons:
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a. one representative from the Oklahoma Health Care
Authority, designated by the Administrator,
b. one representative from the Department of Mental
Health and Substance Abuse Services , designated by the
Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Services,
c. one representative from the Department of Human
Services, designated by the Director of Human
Services,
d. one member who shall be a licensed general
practitioner of the med ical or osteopathic profession,
e. one member who shall be a registered pharma cist,
f. one member who shall be a licensed registered nurse or
licensed practical nurse,
g. one member who shall be an operator -administrator of a
nursing home which has a curre nt license issued
pursuant to the Nursing Home Care Act and who shall
have had five (5) years ' experience in the nursing
home profession as an operator -administrator,
h. one member who shall be an operator -administrator of a
residential care home licensed pursuant to the
provisions of the Residential Care Act,
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i. one member who shall be an owner-operator of an adult
day care facility licensed pursuant to the provisions
of the Adult Day Care Act,
j. one member who shall be an owner -operator of a
continuum of care facility or assisted living center
licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Continuum
of Care and Assisted Living Act,
k. two members who shall be over the age of sixty -five
(65) who shall represent the general public and have
no long-term care professional work history, and
l. one member who shall be over the age of sixty -five
(65) who shall represent the general public and who
advocates for individuals receiving long -term care
services; and
2. Appointments shall be for two -year terms. Members sh all
serve at the pleasure of their designators. Members may be
reappointed not to exceed two terms. In case of a vacancy, the
Governor shall appoint individuals to fill the remainder of the
term.
B. The State Department of Health shall provide administr ative
support to perform designated duties of the Advisory Council. The
Department shall also provide space for meetings of the Advisory
Council.
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C. The Advisory Council shall annually elect a chair, vice -
chair and secretary-treasurer, shall meet at leas t quarterly, and
may hold such special meetings as may be necessary. The members of
the Advisory Council shall be reimbursed as provided for by the
State Travel Reimbursement Act.
D. The Advisory Council shall have the power and duty to:
1. Serve as an advisory body to the Department for the
development and improvement of service s to and care and treatment of
residents of facilities subject to the provisions of the Nursing
Home Care Act, homes subject to the provisions of the Residential
Care Act and facilities subject to the provisions of the Adult Day
Care Act;
2. Review and make recommendations regarding quality of
services, care, and treatment provided to individuals receiving
services from entities that are subject to the Nursing Home Care
Act, the Residential Care Act and the Adult Day Care Act; and
3. Evaluate and review t he standards, practices, and procedures
regarding the administration and enforcement of the provisions of
the Nursing Home Care Act, the Residential Care Act and the Adult
Day Care Act.
60-1-10606 SW 12/04/24