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SB 1466

Advisory Committee on Midwifery; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Micheal Bergstrom and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma bill extends the Advisory Committee on Midwifery's sunset date to maintain regulatory oversight, effective immediately upon passage.

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Bill Summary · SB 1466

Legislative bill overview

SB 1466 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's Advisory Committee on Midwifery, preventing the committee from automatically dissolving at a predetermined deadline. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage rather than on the standard effective date.

Why is this important

The Advisory Committee on Midwifery provides professional guidance on midwifery regulations, licensure standards, and scope of practice in Oklahoma. Without sunset extension, the committee would cease to exist, potentially creating gaps in regulatory oversight and professional input on midwifery-related healthcare policy.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity: The bill text provided does not specify the new sunset date, making it unclear how long the extension lasts and whether this addresses long-term concerns or represents perpetual renewal
  • Regulatory burden vs. necessity: Opponents may question whether the committee's work justifies continued existence, while supporters argue regulatory bodies need stability to function effectively
  • Emergency classification: The emergency clause bypasses standard legislative procedures, which some view as appropriate for preventing administrative lapses while others see it as limiting public review time

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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