OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill aiming to clarify and strengthen guidelines surrounding an individual’s capacity to make health care decisions passed the House floor with a 87-6 vote.
House Bill 1687, authored by Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, establishes the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act of 2025, which would ensure that health care determinations are made fairly and with appropriate oversight.
“This legislation strikes an important balance between personal autonomy and necessary protections,” Roe said. “It streamlines the health care decision-making process, empowering individuals to plan their future care while preventing abuse and ensuring that those making medical decisions on their behalf are qualified and trustworthy.”…