3/3/2026 Update
Support still needed: PEMF Clarity in Oklahoma HB 3239
Most recent update: the bill advanced again following the 2/26/2026 committee meeting without the PEMF pathway reinstated.
Oklahoma’s House Bill 3239 originally included a PEMF certification pathway for animal PEMF sessions, but as the bill moved through the House committee process, the PEMF language was removed. This leaves animal owners and providers in a gray area, as PEMF sessions are currently within the scope of veterinary medicine.
What we’re asking lawmakers to do
Amend HB 3239 to::
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Reinstate the PEMF certification pathway, and/or
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Explicitly exclude PEMF from the definition of veterinary medicine for qualified non-veterinary providers operating within clear boundaries.
Why this matters to you and what to do:
Oklahoma has a real opportunity to set a practical model that other states and regulators may replicate: clarity, standards, and accountability for animal PEMF sessions. Without a clear statutory pathway, PEMF services remain vulnerable to being treated as restricted activity under the veterinary scope.
While Oklahoma practitioners carry the most weight, PEMF supporters from across the country can help draw attention to this issue. Please help us amend this bill and restore the PEMF language!
Who to contact & what to say:
Bill sponsors (must contact)
Rep. Toni Hasenbeck (House author)
Email: [email protected]
Capitol phone: (405) 557-7305
Sen. Casey Murdock (Senate author)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (405) 521-5626
Email template to bill sponsors:
Subject: Please restore a clear legal pathway for animal PEMF sessions in HB 3239
Dear Representative Hasenbeck / Senator Murdock,
I’m writing to respectfully request that HB 3239 restore a clear legal pathway for animal PEMF sessions. The PEMF certification pathway language was removed as the bill advanced, and Oklahoma needs clarity, standards, and accountability—not uncertainty. Please reinstate the PEMF certification pathway and/or explicitly exclude PEMF from the definition of veterinary medicine for qualified non-veterinary providers.
Thank you,
[Name] | [City/State]
Thank you for taking action.
House leadership (high leverage for getting a floor amendment heard)
Speaker Kyle Hilbert
Email: [email protected]
Capitol phone: (405) 557-7353
Majority Leader Mark Lawson
Email: [email protected]
Committee leadership
Rep. Brian Hill (Commerce & Economic Development Oversight Chair)
Email: [email protected]
Capitol phone: (405) 557-7333
Email Template to Speaker, Majority Leader, and Committee Leadership
Subject: Request: Floor amendment needed to restore animal PEMF clarity in HB 3239
Speaker Hilbert / Majority Leader Lawson/ Rep. Hill,
I’m writing to respectfully request support for a House floor amendment to HB 3239 that restores a clear legal pathway for animal PEMF sessions. The bill originally included a PEMF certification framework, but the version advancing removed the PEMF pathway language, leaving unnecessary uncertainty for animal owners and providers.
Please support scheduling and/or allowing consideration of a floor amendment that reinstates the PEMF certification pathway (or clearly excludes PEMF from veterinary scope for qualified, accountable non-veterinary providers). This is a practical public-protection solution grounded in standards, training, and accountability.
Thank you,
[Name]
[City/State]
Phone Script (30 seconds)
Hi, my name is [Name]. I’m calling to ask you to restore the PEMF certification pathway in HB 3239 or clearly exclude PEMF from the definition of veterinary medicine for qualified non-veterinary providers. The PEMF language was removed as the bill advanced, and we need a clear, accountable pathway, not a gray area. Thank you for your time.
DM / Short Message for Social Media
Please restore a clear legal pathway for animal PEMF sessions in HB 3239 by reinstating the PEMF certification pathway and/or explicitly excluding PEMF from the veterinary scope for qualified non-veterinary providers. The PEMF language was removed as the bill advanced, and Oklahoma needs clarity, standards, and accountability.
Thank you!
We will update here with information as it becomes available.
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2/19/2026
Action Needed: Protect the PEMF Certification Provision in Oklahoma’s HB 3239
Link to updates: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3239&Session=2600
As HB 3239 has moved through the committee process in Oklahoma, the bill has changed, and the PEMF certification pathway language has been removed. This is a major development for animal PEMF practitioners and for efforts to create clear, practical legal frameworks for PEMF sessions.
Oklahoma has the potential to set an important example for how states address animal PEMF sessions through clarity, standards, and accountability. If this language is removed without a clear alternative, PEMF will remain restricted to licensed veterinarians, and PEMF users, business owners, and animal owners will be left operating in a gray area.
Use one of the templates below (or write your own message) to contact Representative Hasenbeck and Senator Murdock as soon as possible and respectfully ask them to restore the PEMF certification pathway in HB 3239, and/or clearly exclude PEMF from the definition of veterinary medicine for qualified non-veterinary providers.
Who to contact
Rep. Toni Hasenbeck (House author)
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Email: [email protected]
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Capitol phone: (405) 557-7305
Sen. Casey Murdock
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Email: [email protected]
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Phone: (405) 521-5626
Email template
Subject: Please maintain a clear legal pathway for animal PEMF sessions in HB 3239
Dear Representative Hasenbeck / Senator Murdock,
I am writing to urge you to maintain a clear legal pathway for animal PEMF sessions in HB 3239. Please restore the PEMF certification pathway and/or clearly exclude PEMF from the definition of veterinary medicine for qualified non-veterinary providers. These sessions are already being used in Oklahoma to support wellness and quality of life for animals.
A clear legal framework supports animal and public protection, professional accountability, and clearer collaboration with veterinarians. Without clarity, practitioners, veterinarians, business owners, and animal owners are left without consistent standards.
Thank you for your work and for considering my request.
Sincerely,
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Phone script
Hi, my name is [Name], and I’m calling to ask you to keep the PEMF certification pathway provision in HB 3239. This provision supports public protection and professionalism by requiring training, vet endorsement, liability coverage, and continuing education. Please protect that language as the bill moves through committee. Thank you.
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DM
Rep. Hasenbeck and Sen. Murdock, please maintain a clear legal pathway for animal PEMF sessions in HB 3239 by restoring the PEMF certification pathway and/or clearly excluding PEMF from the definition of veterinary medicine for qualified non-veterinary providers. These sessions are already being used in Oklahoma, and clear legal standards are needed to support animal and public protection, professional accountability, and collaboration with veterinarians.
THANK YOU!
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2/6/2026
Oklahoma creates state-level certification pathway for PEMF animal practitioners
Link to Bill: https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/HB3239/2026
Oklahoma has released House Bill 3239 (HB 3239), a proposed update to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act that formally establishes a state-level certification pathway for individuals who use Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) with non-humans. As introduced, the bill gives the Oklahoma veterinary board the ability to certify qualified PEMF practitioners annually—and it explicitly recognizes certification from the Association of PEMF Professionals (AOPP) (or a similar organization approved by the Board).
If enacted as written, the measure becomes effective November 1, 2026.
This is exciting progress for Oklahoma practitioners, animal owners, and the broader PEMF field. It represents a meaningful step toward clarity, professional standards, and responsible access, especially for non-veterinarian practitioners who want to work compliantly and collaboratively within veterinary frameworks.
Important note: HB 3239 is currently marked “as introduced,” and legislative language can change during the process. This article is for educational purposes and not legal advice.
About HB 3239
HB 3239 proposes three big shifts relevant to the PEMF community:
1. It defines PEMF within the veterinary practice framework (for non-humans)
The bill adds a definition for “Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)” specific to non-humans.
AOPP note on responsible language: Legislative definitions sometimes include broad wellness/benefit wording. As always, practitioners should communicate responsibly, avoid guaranteed outcomes, and stay aligned with applicable advertising and scope-of-practice rules.
2. It creates an annual state certification for PEMF practitioners working with animals
The bill would allow the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to certify an individual annually if they:
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Have completed instruction on non-humans in PEMF, and
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Hold certification from AOPP or a similar certifying organization approved by the Board
This is the heart of the proposed pathway: it places PEMF practice (for animals) into a clearer regulatory lane via a defined certification process.
3. It outlines eligibility, renewal, and cost requirements
As introduced, eligibility and renewal would include:
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$200 annual fee to the Board
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An endorsement from a licensed veterinarian in good standing
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Proof of liability malpractice coverage
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Renewal requires 4 hours of continuing education, due on or before July 1 each year (renewal fee remains the same)
A Related Update: Telehealth and the Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR)
HB 3239 also updates language related to veterinary telehealth. As introduced, it states that a veterinarian using telehealth must take steps to establish the veterinarian-client-patient relationship through an in-person examination within the last 12 months (and the relationship may not be established solely by telephone or electronic means).
For PEMF practitioners who collaborate with veterinarians, this is helpful context to understand how Oklahoma is thinking about care standards and oversight.
Impact for Oklahoma (and Beyond)
1. Clarity for practitioners and animal owners
A defined certification pathway helps separate compliant practice from “gray area” work, making it easier for consumers, veterinarians, and practitioners to understand expectations.
2. A stronger, more professional PEMF ecosystem
When states create structured pathways, it signals that PEMF is moving toward clearer standards—training, documentation, continuing education, and insurance expectations.
3. Recognition of credible third-party certification
By naming AOPP certification (or another Board-approved organization) as part of eligibility, Oklahoma is pointing directly to the value of professional education and standardized competencies.
What Oklahoma Practitioners Do Now
If you plan to provide PEMF for animals in Oklahoma:
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Get AOPP-certified (or ensure your certification aligns with Board approval requirements).
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Begin (or strengthen) relationships with licensed veterinarians who can provide an endorsement.
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Confirm you have appropriate liability/malpractice coverage.
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Plan for annual renewal: $200 fee + 4 hours of CE by July 1 each year.
If you’re outside Oklahoma:
This is a strong template for how other states might approach PEMF and animal practice acts. Our team will continue outreach to additional boards to explore similar pathways—always with a focus on consumer protection, professional credibility, and practical compliance.
AOPP’s Commitment
At AOPP, we’re committed to evidence-aware education, ethical standards, and device-neutral professional certification that helps PEMF practitioners operate responsibly—especially when working with animals and in collaborative settings with veterinarians.
We’ll keep our members updated as HB 3239 moves through the legislative process and share practical guidance as more details become available.
Disclaimer: This post is informational and does not constitute legal advice. Always review applicable laws/rules and consult qualified counsel or the relevant board for official guidance.
