The bill amends existing laws regarding the University Hospitals Authority by updating property descriptions and operational requirements. Specifically, it removes obsolete references to the Department of Human Services and the Commission for Human Services, transferring jurisdiction over University Hospitals to the University Hospitals Authority. The bill also clarifies the properties included in this transfer and specifies that the Department of Human Services will retain certain properties. Additionally, it introduces a certificate of need exemption for the University Hospitals, allowing for operational flexibility.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the University Hospitals operate as a public Level I Trauma Center, adhering to the standards set by the American College of Surgeons. It requires the University Hospitals Authority to certify compliance with these standards annually to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, which is necessary for receiving Medicaid supplemental payments. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.