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House Bill 1095 — firearms: Representative Hildebrandt moved reconsideration of a previously passed vote and the House then advanced and passed HB 1095, described on the floor as bringing parity between county and municipal government concealed‑carry rules in certain municipal buildings. The roll-call result on final passage was 66 yes, 13 no. Members also rescinded prior procedural votes related to third reading and advancement so the bill could be considered with its title.

House Bill 2261 — professions and occupations: Representative Miller presented HB 2261, described as an act relating to professions and occupations. The clerk recorded the final roll-call as 74 yes, 3 no; the presiding officer declared the bill passed.

House Bill 1122 — amusement and sports: Representative Bayshore explained HB 1122 as a request bill for the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission that adds unlawful-act provisions, clarifies medical requirements, and regulates bare-knuckle fighting, amateur kickboxing and an activity described on the floor as \"slap fighting.\" Final passage was recorded as 73 yes, 6 no.

House Bill 1124 — broadband: Representative Bayshore presented HB 1124 as request language from the broadband office to clarify fund governance and avoid any appearance of co-mingling grant funds. The roll call recorded 79 yes, 0 no.

These bills were recorded on the House floor as having passed; the transcript records limited floor debate for these measures compared with other items on the calendar.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House of Representatives First Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 26 Mar 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Oklahoma House advanced several bills on final passage with limited floor debate: House Bill 1095 (firearms parity), HB 2261 (professions and occupations), HB 1122 (amusement and sports), and HB 1124 (broadband). Vote tallies are recorded for each measure.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma","taxId",78380,"location","Oklahoma","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6632109,"House adopts resolution saying Stark law impedes rural health care",926,3437000,4363000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2675857-ca2feed14079a58eac4bb339ad08932c&start=3437&end=4363","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2675857-ca2feed14079a58eac4bb339ad08932c/thumbnail_3437000.jpg","/articles/6632109/Oklahoma/House-adopts-resolution-saying-Stark-law-impedes-rural-health-care","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6632109-32922e5e064b00df3e995578fd3c2f08/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155422&Signature=W2HULkqQKjQjPFVYSLsQnDG4ZHY3yOyRcd0rqnZri7v9VHbs-nPRwhJg77uZL7utt12hCYu9mZux0SprUhl3p6WJRgnIKG0853gA1hTAAgy57gNb3TOV8XvIQW1qruuWVf5Tjyoih4dbv9pb3G2-i-HZI9oPKjmaiO71c5VhoAkthoL4sZty~5AQQper2WVwW72zp1icq1NmtcCKSEDdRv5plXFgpsGFtCmPo0psoFOrMzkCKPO0PolYKWMTLaN67PoJxqjvNfpHPGmMltdO1JfQy30WZpWyMHrfmqdJ5Lok9aCLuDB8yT8zLJToVCFnMOnSDB~PLzVQMg5nLvI~TA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oklahoma House adopted House Concurrent Resolution 1007, a measure expressing the legislature’s view that the federal physician self‑referral law (commonly known as the Stark law) creates barriers to health-care delivery in rural parts of the state.

Representative Snead, who presented HCR 1007, said the resolution seeks to express that the Stark law disincentivizes physicians from living and practicing in rural Oklahoma and that an exemption for rural areas would improve access. \"HCR 1007 seeks to express a sentiment that the physician self referral law, or better known as Stark law, is an impediment to rural health care in the state of Oklahoma,\" Snead said.

Members pressed the author on implications if the federal law were effectively ignored. Representative Fugate and others asked how removing or exempting Stark law protections might affect patients, citing concerns about physician self‑dealing, access to care and the risk that patients could face additional costs if Medicare or Medicaid did not reimburse a procedure. Representative Roe asked whether a patient could be left owing the balance if federal payment rules denied reimbursement; the author said he did not believe such an outcome would be likely and that payment systems could be structured to allow payment to providers.

The author described the resolution as a request bill sponsored by constituents, including physicians, and said the intent was to encourage policy changes that would incentivize physicians to relocate to rural areas. Opponents raised questions about oversight and safeguards to prevent abusive referral practices if the Stark law were exempted.

Representative Snead moved adoption. The clerk conducted a roll call; after the vote the presiding officer announced the resolution had passed by a majority of those voting and declared HCR 1007 adopted.

Because this is a concurrent resolution expressing the House’s position rather than a change to federal law, it does not itself alter federal reimbursement rules or statutory requirements from Medicare or Medicaid.","The Oklahoma House adopted House Concurrent Resolution 1007, expressing that the federal Stark physician self-referral law impedes rural health care and urging change; members questioned potential effects on patient billing and physician self-dealing.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6632114,"Oklahoma House passes bill banning misrepresentation of service animals, 52-28",1866,933000,2799000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2675857-ca2feed14079a58eac4bb339ad08932c&start=933&end=2799","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2675857-ca2feed14079a58eac4bb339ad08932c/thumbnail_933000.jpg","/articles/6632114/Oklahoma/Oklahoma-House-passes-bill-banning-misrepresentation-of-service-animals-52-28","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6632114-da2a468d0f95ce0036c26490f6dadda5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155422&Signature=YIjXW01uvKZXJalc~13NcEA1AfGpG2NGCcUnqjnT~n1upw27bUVho7WFiMu-g2xOg0QsLYCevm61eJRkahYkhH6L-aPqOdshJ5ubNVNjhH-7xm-wxY98uV8SorCqtssJUrS6yVURXgWVgiCxISTvH3K0RPiXmxiZjx~9FtCyLqKmhm4RY5xY0T~wU2bMoZO5inXcnMYfcvOsPaUxxDbjNYM6zF4UofJAmo0LIe0W07rpiE9hzXXv0l4lq6GQR1xIuFRiAzx3MfHnIAXiJRLI0d4E9RBEyhgfFCGz7e9~V19HqMk1VEvkB8Z5vlGliDYSuFiEOiRaBuJucBjbOmnX3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 1178, a measure making it illegal to misrepresent an animal as a service animal, passed final passage on the Oklahoma House floor by a 52-28 vote.

The bill’s sponsor, Representative Stark, said the measure is intended to protect people who rely on trained service animals by holding accountable those who falsely claim an animal is a service animal. Stark said, \"Don't lie about what your animal is.\" The bill creates a misdemeanor penalty for misrepresenting a service animal.

Supporters and opponents debated enforcement and civil-rights implications. Representative Hefner, speaking at length against the bill, said the Americans with Disabilities Act provides the standard for determining service animals and warned the misdemeanor penalty could harm people with invisible disabilities. \"Education, we should always start with education,\" Hefner said, arguing the bill could pressure people with disabilities to disclose private medical information. He and others noted the ADA includes no paperwork or uniform identification for service-animal users, which complicates on-the-spot enforcement by businesses and law enforcement.

Members asked how the bill would interact with the ADA and how businesses or police would determine whether an animal qualifies. Representative Fugate pressed the sponsor on proof standards and whether the bill would leave determinations to courts; Stark replied that the ADA standard — being able to explain what the animal is trained to do — would apply and that proof has long been handled by courts. The sponsor said education is important but declined to put training requirements in the bill, saying education efforts can change and the misdemeanor is intended to create accountability for people who misrepresent animals.

Several members sought safeguards for privacy and to avoid unintended consequences, including potential discrimination against people with invisible disabilities. Other supporters described constituents who said they avoid public life because of untrained animals being presented as service animals.

Representative Stark moved final passage; the clerk opened debate and then the House voted. The roll call produced 52 yes and 28 no, and the presiding officer declared the bill passed.

The record on the House floor shows repeated questions about enforcement, training and whether the bill would deter legitimate service-animal users from public life. The bill’s sponsor indicated willingness to discuss education with the Senate but stood by the misdemeanor as a tool to discourage false claims.","The Oklahoma House approved House Bill 1178, which makes it a misdemeanor to misrepresent a pet as a service animal, after extended floor debate over enforcement, privacy and education. The measure passed final passage by a 52-28 vote.","actionData","errors"]

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