Oklahoma § 59-642.1 - Self-reporting of criminal investigations, actions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-642.1 — Self-reporting of criminal investigations, actions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-642.1. Self-reporting of criminal investigations, actions
against licensure, voluntary resignations, and medical malpractice
claims.
A. Every person licensed to practice osteopathic medicine by
the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners shall report within
fourteen (14) days any criminal investigation in a jurisdiction
which concerns that person.
B. Every person licensed to practice osteopathic medicine by
the Board shall report within fourteen (14) days any action taken to
limit their license, credentials, or other authorization to practice
osteopathic medicine.
C. If a person licensed to practice osteopathic medicine in
this state voluntarily resigns from the staff of a health care
institution, or voluntarily limits that person’s own staff
privileges at a health care institution or fails to reapply for
hospital or staff privileges at a health care institution, the
person shall report in writing such conduct to the Board within
fourteen (14) days. If the conduct occurs while the person is under
formal investigation by the institution or a committee thereof for
any reason related to possible unprofessional conduct or possible
inability to practice osteopathic medicine, that conduct shall be
included in the report.
D. Every person to whom a license to practice osteopathic
medicine is issued has a duty to report to the Board, within thirty
(30) days, all information concerning medical malpractice claims
settled or adjudicated to final judgment.
Added by Laws 2025, c. 168, § 20, emerg. eff. May 12, 2025.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-642.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-642.1 cover?
Section 59-642.1 ("Self-reporting of criminal investigations, actions") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 59-642.1?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 59-642.1 apply to my situation?
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