Oklahoma

SUNucate

Current Status: Enacted

Current Law

SUNucate legislation has been enacted. 2018: SB 950 enacted. Students may possess and use sunscreen at public schools. Parental authorization not needed for possession/use, but written permission required for staff assistance. Earlier attempts (HB 2560, SB 1106) failed.

Comparison to SUNucate

Oklahoma has adopted core SUNucate concepts, including student possession/use; staff assistance. The state does not yet fully mirror the model bill where additional provisions remain available, such as youth camp protections, sun-protective clothing, hats and sunglasses, sun-safe education, or a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Opportunities for Improvement

Adopt the full SUNucate model, including student possession and self-application of sunscreen; staff assistance with parental permission; youth camp protections; sun-protective clothing; hats and sunglasses; sun-safe education; and a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Legislative History

HB 2560, SB 1106 (2017-2018) - Failed

SB 950 (2017-2018) - Enacted

Sources

O.S. 2011, § 1-116.2 (Effective: 7/1/2018)

Medical Spa Safety Act

Current Law

Oklahoma does not have any state laws regulating medical spas. The Oklahoma Medical Board released guidelines stating a medical spa is defined as a medical practice that utilizes aesthetic healthcare professionals to provide medical grade treatments. A physician, APRN, or PA must initially examine a patient prior to treatment. If the physician delegates to unlicensed, trained assistants, they must provide on site supervision.

Opportunities for Improvement

Since there are no laws in place, Oklahoma would benefit from enacting the Medical Spa Safety Act, which would explicitly regulate medical spas, prevent conflicting Board opinions, and reduce confusion for patients and practitioners.

Sources

Oklahoma Medical Board Guidelines for Medical Spas and Aesthetic Procedures