Status:
Approved
Location:
Approved
Session:
2024 Regular Session
An Act relating to sexually transmitted infections; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-522, which relates to treatment without prescription; providing certain exception; updating statutory language; defining terms; authorizing provision of expedited partner therapy under certain conditions; requiring provision of certain counseling; providing certain protections from civil liability and disciplinary action; specifying information to be included in certain materials; authorizing promulgation of rules; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. (SCS )
Status:
Approved
Location:
Approved
Session:
2024 Regular Session
Two sets of questions were raise:
Allergic reactions since a sexual partner wouldn’t have to talk to a provider. Two OB/GYNs explained that 46 other states allow this, and test programs in Oklahoma didn’t show any bad reactions. The medications used in EPT are common and extremely safe.
Number of prescriptions at one time. Rep. Roe, who is a nurse practitioner, said there’s no set limit—it would depend on what the provider thinks is best.
Allows for “Expedited Partner Therapy” or EPT.
Allow a medical provider to prescribe medications to treat certain STIs (sexually transmitted infections) for someone’s partner(s), even if the partner(s) don’t visit the provider themselves. This only happens if the person getting treatment tests positive for an STI.
Authors
Brenda Stanley – SD 42
Cynthia Roe – HD 42