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HB 3228

Medical malpractice; requiring State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision establish medical malpractice lawsuit database; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Justin Humphrey

Oklahoma bill requiring medical board to create public database of malpractice lawsuits against healthcare providers to increase transparency and patient access to provider litigation history.

Second Reading referred to Rules
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Bill Summary · HB 3228

Legislative bill overview

HB 3228 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to establish and maintain a public database of medical malpractice lawsuits filed against healthcare providers. The bill mandates collection and disclosure of lawsuit information, presumably to increase transparency about malpractice claims in the state's medical system.

Why is this important

A medical malpractice database could help patients research provider histories before seeking care and allow healthcare systems to identify patterns of problematic practitioners. Conversely, it raises questions about how lawsuit information is presented—since lawsuits don't necessarily indicate guilt or negligence—and could affect healthcare providers' reputations and insurance costs based on allegations alone.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process concerns: Including unresolved or dismissed lawsuits without clear resolution status could unfairly damage provider reputations before adjudication
  • Data completeness and standardization: Uncertainty about what information gets included, how settlements are classified, and whether out-of-court resolutions are disclosed
  • Provider burden: Compliance costs for the Board and providers to compile, verify, and maintain accurate lawsuit information could increase administrative expenses

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

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