This bill amends Section 145.1 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the continuing education requirements for the renewal of licenses to practice podiatric medicine. The bill modifies the license renewal requirements by specifying that sixty (60) hours of continuing education must be completed in the two-year period leading up to the license renewal deadline. It also broadens the types of continuing education that are acceptable, including education on medical marijuana, and allows for certain exceptions for podiatrists practicing outside of Oklahoma. Additionally, it clarifies that at least thirty (30) of the required hours must be obtained within the state, with provisions for those who are fully retired from practice.

Key changes include the removal of the requirement for licensees to demonstrate satisfaction to the Board regarding their federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration, and the introduction of new categories for continuing education, such as meetings and hearings of the Board, with a cap on the number of hours that can be earned through these activities. The bill also establishes that any practitioner who does not meet the continuing education requirements will not be eligible for license renewal. The effective date for this act is set for November 1, 2026.