House Bill No. 1658 amends the requirements for laser hair removal practitioners in Oklahoma. The bill stipulates that only individuals holding the appropriate health professional license or certificate, as defined in Section 538.2, may perform laser hair removal, unless they are under the supervision of a physician, certified physician assistant, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Additionally, it mandates that laser practitioners complete a training program consisting of 40 hours of education, which can be conducted internally or through a third-party program overseen by a physician. The bill also establishes that laser hair removal facilities must be overseen by a physician, who is responsible for setting protocols and reviewing patient records.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new requirements for the overseeing physician or physician assistant, including the necessity of establishing a patient relationship that involves an initial evaluation prior to treatment, either in person or via telemedicine. This relationship must also include the creation of a patient chart containing informed consent and a treatment plan. The bill clarifies that while a physician does not need to be physically present during the procedure, they must be available for communication. The legislation also removes previous provisions that allowed laser practitioners to perform procedures without prior evaluation or referral from a physician. An emergency clause is included, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.