SB1840

Freedom Reins

I support SB 1840 because it protects the right of Oklahomans to freely access natural healing arts while clearly distinguishing those services from licensed medical care. The bill would be stronger with a few clarifications to ensure consumer clarity and consistent enforcement while preventing misuse or regulatory overreach. These changes improve clarity and fairness without changing the bill’s overall intent. 1) Clear Consumer Disclosure Standard Example: Before a session begins, a natural healing practitioner provides a simple written notice stating that they are not a licensed medical provider and that their services are non-medical and voluntary. Why: This prevents consumer confusion and protects both clients and practitioners by ensuring expectations are clearly set. 2) Limit Enforcement to Actual Prohibited Conduct Example: Enforcement action occurs only when a practitioner falsely claims to be licensed or performs a specifically prohibited act, rather than based on disagreement with a healing modality itself. Why: This prevents arbitrary enforcement or professional board overreach into lawful, non-medical practices. 3) Clarify Referral Language Example: A practitioner may encourage a client to consult a licensed medical professional when appropriate, without being accused of practicing medicine or interfering with treatment. Why: This avoids chilling responsible behavior and promotes cooperation rather than conflict between practitioners and licensed providers. Who these amendments protect: These amendments protectconsumersby ensuring transparency and informed choice, protectpractitionersby preventing vague or subjective enforcement, and protectthe stateby preventing regulatory creep or unintended expansion beyond the bill’s

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