Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1831: Community health workers; creating the Oklahoma Community Health Workers Act; definitions; establishment of certificate; voluntary certification; powers; rules; fees; effective date.

Passed one chamber Last action April 1, 2025: Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

Plain-language summary

HB 1831 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Community health workers; creating the Oklahoma Community Health Workers Act; definitions; establishment of certificate; voluntary certification; powers; rules; fees; effective date. Primary sponsor: Ellyn Hefner (Democratic), Christi Gillespie (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ellyn Hefner (Democratic); Christi Gillespie (Republican).