All Roll Calls
Yes: 122 • No: 0
OklahomaSB 1557Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Applied behavior analysis; transferring licensure powers and duties to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; requiring background check. Effective date.
Sponsored By: Paul Rosino (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Exemptions for schools and ABA pilot
Beginning November 1, 2026, people with a qualifying degree who are actively in the state ABA treatment pilot do not need a state ABA license while in the pilot. School district employees who provide services only to their district under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are also exempt.
ABA renewals and $100 fee cap
Beginning November 1, 2026, renew your license or certificate on or before April 30 of odd-numbered years. The Board sets the fee. Each issuance or renewal fee cannot be more than $100.
Psychology Board now licenses and enforces ABA
Beginning November 1, 2026, the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, not DHS, controls ABA licenses and certificates. The Board sets rules and investigates all complaints about ABA practice, supervision, and unlicensed practice, and sends proven cases to the national certification board. Only licensed analysts may practice or supervise; supervisees must work under a licensed analyst. Breaking these rules can bring a fine up to $500 and suspension or revocation of a license or certificate.
Who can get an ABA license
Beginning November 1, 2026, applicants must be at least 21, show good moral character, pass the national exam, hold BACB certification, and have the required degree. Applicants must disclose past license problems; the Board may still license you if you show corrective reasons. All applicants must complete a national criminal history check under Title 74, Section 150.9. The Board cannot share the background check results.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Paul Rosino
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Carl Newton
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/6/2026
Top_of_Page
Yes: 88 • No: 0
House vote • 4/13/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 12 • No: 0
House vote • 4/13/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 12 • No: 0
House vote • 4/1/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 4/1/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/16/2026
Top_of_Page
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
5/13/2026SenateSent to Governor
5/6/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
5/6/2026HouseEnrolled, to House
5/6/2026SenateReferred for enrollment
5/6/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
5/6/2026HouseThird Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 88 Nays: 0
5/6/2026HouseGeneral Order
5/6/2026HouseCR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee
4/13/2026HousePolicy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Health
4/1/2026HouseReferred to Public Health
3/30/2026HouseSecond Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight
3/30/2026HouseFirst Reading
3/11/2026HouseEngrossed to House
3/11/2026SenateReferred for engrossment
3/10/2026SenateMeasure passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0
3/10/2026SenateGeneral Order, Considered
3/10/2026SenatePlaced on General Order
2/18/2026SenateReported Do Pass as amended Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
2/16/2026SenateCoauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)
2/16/2026SenateSecond Reading referred to Health and Human Services
2/3/2026SenateAuthored by Senator Rosino
2/2/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
5/7/2026
Floor (House)
4/13/2026
House Committee Report
4/13/2026
House Policy Committee Report
4/1/2026
Engrossed
3/11/2026
Floor (Senate)
2/17/2026
Senate Committee Report
2/16/2026
Introduced
1/12/2026
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