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Updated Monday, June 2, 2025

Oklahoma State Legislature

The first regular session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature adjourned Sine Die on May 30, 2025. It is set to resume February, 2026. The AONP legislative team, led by Benny Vanatta, monitors events at the Capitol every day - meeting with legislators and scrutinizing legislation that could affect Oklahoma NP practice. Your AONP membership is vital to this work. We fight harmful legislation and promote legislation that advances Oklahoma's NPs.

During the interim (June through January), we continue to work with legislators and monitor interim studies. Legislative sessions are short, so interim studies provide in-depth research into issues. If you have questions about legislation or the legislative process contact AONP's Executive Director, Benny Vanatta at benny@npofoklahoma.com.

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2025 Legislative Update


VICTORY - HB2298 passed!

We did it!
It wasn't easy and it took many years of perseverance to pass this important NP practice legislation. As you know, the bill passed the House and Senate only to be vetoed by Governor Stitt. But, we didn't give up. On the last day, in the 11th hour, the veto override passed the House and the Senate –– and the AONP team was there fighting every minute. Our deepest gratitude for the tireless work of the AONP legislative team, the APRN coalition members, and to all of the NPs who never gave up - thank you! The team's ability to tackle challenges and their persistence were key in getting this important legislation pushed over the finish line.
The law goes into effect November, 2025. The Oklahoma Board of Nursing is responsible for administering the rules and implementation. We will email members information as it becomes available and what steps NPs need to take moving forward. Ensure your membership is current so you don't miss of our emails.

Note: AONP members receive regular email updates updates regarding the status of legislation and other important information. If you're not a member, join AONP today and support the work we do to promote and protect Oklahoma NPs. If you are a member, but not receiving our emails, click the My Membership link at the top of this page to ensure your membership is active so you don't miss out.

     • Questions about membership? Contact Susie Brown at susie@npofoklahoma.com
     • Questions about legislative issues? Contact AONP's Executive Director, Benny Vanatta at benny@npofoklahoma.com


2026 Legislative Workshop & Day at the Capitol

Information and dates for the 2026 Day at the Capitol event and our annual Legislative Workshop will be posted as soon as they become available. Workshop attendees learn about our latest legislative work, tips on legislative advocacy and the legislative process.

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Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner Political Action Committee

AONP PAC is the non-partisan Political Action Committee (PAC) that supports, protects and promotes nurse practitioners throughout the Oklahoma legislative process.

All AONP-PAC funding is provided by donations from AONP members and friends.

Keeping AONP strong in Oklahoma takes the financial support of its members. Please consider donating today!

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