House Bill No. 2295, introduced by Hilbert, establishes new regulations regarding the transfer of hospital licenses in Oklahoma. The bill prohibits the transfer of a public trust hospital license or main provider location to an address more than fifteen miles away if the hospital is situated in a community with a population of fewer than 30,000 residents. In the event of a hospital closure, the bill mandates the appointment of mediators to facilitate the sale of the hospital to the beneficiary municipality, provided that the municipality agrees to the price set by the mediators and has the necessary staff to operate the facility. Additionally, the bill requires hospital trustees to certify that they have no financial ties or agreements with prospective owners of the hospital.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a requirement for all public trust hospital trustees to complete a trustee education program, leading to certification as a Certified Hospital Trustee. This education must be approved by a statewide hospital organization and is to commence within 90 days of a trustee's appointment. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.