Bill No. 1687, titled the "Uniform Health Care Decisions Act of 2025," aims to create a comprehensive framework for advance health care directives in Oklahoma. The legislation introduces new definitions for key terms such as "advance health care directive," "agent," "capacity," and "default surrogate," while outlining the presumption of capacity for individuals making health care decisions and the process for challenging this presumption. It establishes the rights of individuals to object to capacity findings, provides for judicial review, and details the creation of advance mental health care directives. The bill emphasizes individual autonomy in health care decisions and ensures that individuals are informed of their rights and the implications of their directives.

Additionally, the bill specifies the hierarchy of default surrogates for health care decisions when an individual lacks capacity and does not have an appointed agent or guardian. It clarifies that decisions made by agents and default surrogates are effective without judicial approval, streamlining the decision-making process. The legislation also introduces provisions for disqualifying surrogates, outlines the responsibilities of health care professionals, and establishes legal protections for those acting in good faith. Furthermore, it prohibits misconduct related to advance health care directives and provides legal recourse for individuals harmed by violations. The act will take effect on November 1, 2025, and repeals several existing sections of law related to advance health care directives, indicating a significant overhaul of the legal framework in Oklahoma.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-3101.1, 63-3101.2, 63-3101.3, 63-3101.4, 63-3101.5, 63-3101.6, 63-3101.7, 63-3101.8, 63-3101.9, 63-3101.10, 63-3101.11, 63-3101.12, 63-3101.13, 63-3101.14, 63-3101.15, 63-3101.16
Floor (House): 63-3101.1, 63-3101.2, 63-3101.3, 63-3101.4, 63-3101.5, 63-3101.6, 63-3101.7, 63-3101.8, 63-3101.9, 63-3101.10, 63-3101.11, 63-3101.12, 63-3101.13, 63-3101.14, 63-3101.15, 63-3101.16
Engrossed: 63-3101.1, 63-3101.2, 63-3101.3, 63-3101.4, 63-3101.5, 63-3101.6, 63-3101.7, 63-3101.8, 63-3101.9, 63-3101.10, 63-3101.11, 63-3101.12, 63-3101.13, 63-3101.14, 63-3101.15, 63-3101.16