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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)
HOUSE BILL 3289 By: Roe
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to continuum of care and assisted
living; creating the Providers' Bill of Rights Act of
2026; establishing what the providers' bill of rights
contains; providing for codification; and providing
an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law not to be
codified in the Oklahoma Statutes reads as follows:
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Providers' Bill
of Rights Act of 2026".
SECTION 2. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1-896 of Title 63, unless there
is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A. Each assisted living facility shall post a providers' bill
of rights in a prominent place in the facility.
B. The providers' bill of rights shall provide, as defined
under the Continuum of Care Act, has the right to:
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1. Be shown consideration and respect that recognizes the
dignity and individuality of the provider and assisted living
facility;
2. Terminate a resident's contract for just cause pursuant to
OAC 310:663-3-5 after a written 30-day notice;
3. Terminate a contract immediately, if the provider finds that
it is mandated by the resident's immediate health needs or necessary
for the physical safety of the resident or other residents;
4. Present grievances, file complaints, or provide information
to state agencies or other persons without threat of reprisal or
retaliation;
5. Refuse to perform services for the resident or the
resident's family other than those contracted for by the resident
and the provider;
6. Contract with the community to achieve the highest level of
independence, autonomy, interaction, and services to residents;
7. Access to obtain and request any relevant information or
records of a consumer referred to the facility in order to assess
for appropriate placement, which shall remain confidential as
provided by law;
8. Refuse a consumer referred to the facility if the referral
is inappropriate;
9. Refuse to provide any information to third-party providers;
10. Maintain an environment free of weapons and drugs;
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11. Be made aware of a resident's history, including self-
abuse, violent behavior, alcoholism, or drug abuse; and
12. Be made aware if a resident has contracted, arranged, or is
being provided with a sitter or any other provider of personal
services in his or her personal apartment.
SECTION 3. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.
60-2-14094 TJ 01/07/26