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SB 395

State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Micheal Bergstrom and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma extends the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists' sunset date, preventing automatic agency dissolution and maintaining regulatory oversight of the profession.

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/14/2025
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Bill Summary · SB 395

Legislative bill overview

SB 395 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, preventing the board from automatically dissolving at a predetermined date. The bill was passed with emergency status and became law without the Governor's signature in May 2025.

Why is this important

Sunset provisions require legislatures to periodically reauthorize agencies, creating accountability checkpoints. By extending the sunset date, this bill ensures the psychology licensing and regulatory board continues operating without interruption, maintaining oversight of psychologists' credentials and practice standards in Oklahoma.

Potential points of contention

  • Automatic reauthorization concern: Without legislative debate, extending sunset dates can reduce oversight accountability by allowing agencies to continue without periodic performance review or justification of continued necessity
  • Lack of transparency: The bill's emergency status and limited legislative record suggest minimal public discussion about the board's performance or necessity
  • Regulatory burden perspective: Business/professional groups may debate whether continued board operations add value or create unnecessary licensing barriers for psychologists entering the state

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

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