All Roll Calls
Yes: 181 • 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: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.
Who can practice ABA; penalties and exemptions
Beginning November 1, 2026, you cannot use the ABA titles or practice unless licensed. Supervisees must work under a licensed behavior analyst. People in the state ABA pilot with the right degree, and school employees giving IDEA-only services, are exempt. Breaking the rule can bring a fine up to $500 per violation, and the Board may suspend or revoke a license.
Higher fees and odd-year renewals
Beginning November 1, 2026, the Board sets application and renewal fees high enough to cover its costs. The old $100 cap is gone. You must renew your ABA license or certification by April 30 of every odd-numbered year. The law does not list exact fee amounts.
ABA licensing moves to Psychologists Board
Beginning November 1, 2026, the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists runs ABA licensing in Oklahoma. The Board decides who qualifies and issues licenses and certifications. The Board writes the rules and sets the process. It also investigates ABA complaints and sends proven cases to the national certification board.
License rules and background checks for ABA
Beginning November 1, 2026, applicants must be at least 21, of good moral character, pass the exam, hold the right BACB certification and degree, and have no disqualifying license actions. All applicants must complete a national criminal history record check. The Board cannot share the criminal history records from that check. Licensees must keep BACB certification active and follow the BACB Ethics Code.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Paul Rosino
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Carl Newton
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/6/2026
THIRD READING
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: 47 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/16/2026
Committee vote: Health & Human Services
Yes: 12 • 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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