Representative Cynthia Roe

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District 42

Hi, I'm Cynthia Roe and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 42nd District.


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Mar 26, 2026
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Roe Appointed to Council of State Governments South Committee

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, has been appointed to serve on the Human Services and Public Safety Committee of the Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South) for a one-year term ending Dec. 31, 2026. "I am honored to be selected to serve on this committee by Speaker Hilbert to represent Oklahoma in these important conversations," Roe said. "Issues related to human services and public safety directly impact families across our state, especially in our rural communities. I look forward to working with fellow legislators to share ideas and develop solutions that make a difference." As a committee member, Roe will collaborate with legislators and policy experts from across the region to address key issues, participate in policy discussions and help guide the committee’s work. Members are responsible for attending meetings and sessions at the annual Southern Legislative Conference, contributing to policy discussions and serving as a resource for their state. "This appointment gives Oklahoma a strong voice at the table as we work with other states facing many of the same challenges," Roe said. "By sharing best practices and learning from one another, we can better serve our constituents back home." Roe serves as chair of the Oklahoma House Public Health Committee and has more than 40 years of experience as a nurse and nurse practitioner in her rural District 42. She is also among the few members of the Oklahoma House with a professional background in health care. CSG South hosts the Southern Legislative Conference each year, bringing together lawmakers and staff from across the region to discuss emerging policy issues, exchange ideas and strengthen partnerships among member states. The 2026 Southern Legislative Conference, which will be held July 11-15 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Mar 10, 2026
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House Passes Roe Bills on Hospital Victim Reporting, Student Physical Education

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two measures authored by Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, to expand reporting access for victims of abuse and increase physical education time for students in schools passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives and now move to the Senate for further consideration. "I’m grateful to my colleagues in the House for recognizing the importance of these bills and supporting their passage," Roe said. "Encouraging more physical activity in our schools can help students stay healthier and focused and in some cases may even reduce the need for certain medications. At the same time, expanding opportunities for victims to report abuse in hospitals is critical if we are serious about helping victims of human trafficking and working to end it." House Bill 3287 would require hospitals and health care facilities across Oklahoma to post signage related to domestic violence and human trafficking in both inconspicuous areas and private spaces used for patient-provider interactions. The signs would inform victims they can notify facility staff if they are experiencing abuse, coercion or trafficking. The measure was previously passed in the House Health and Human Services Oversight Committee and later passed the full House unanimously. Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, is the Senate author. The bill also would require facilities to establish clear protocols for responding when a victim comes forward. These procedures would include contacting law enforcement at a victim’s request and ensuring the victim can be safely discharged or released without alerting or interference from an alleged perpetrator. A second measure by Roe, House Bill 3288 , would expand physical education requirements for students in full-day prekindergarten through 12th grade. The bill passed the House with a vote of 81-11 and now heads to the Senate, where Sen. Bryan Logan, R-Paden, is the Senate author. HB3288 would expand current physical education requirements to include students in full-day prekindergarten and increase activity time for elementary students from a weekly average of 60 minutes to at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes per school day. Recess would not count toward the required minutes. For students in grades six through 12, the bill would replace the current law that strongly encourages physical education with a requirement that school districts provide at least 225 minutes of physical activity per week, or about 45 minutes per school day. Both measures now move to the Oklahoma Senate for further consideration.

Feb 26, 2026
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Bill Strengthening Protections for Abuse, Trafficking Victims Advances Oversight Unanimously

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation by Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, to strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking passed unanimously in the House Health and Human Services Oversight Committee. Roe, a veteran nurse practitioner and chair of the House Public Health Committee, said the measure is designed to ensure victims can safely seek help while receiving medical care. "Too often, victims are hiding in plain sight, even in places where they should feel safest," Roe said. "I received a note from a survivor of human trafficking about her struggle to find safety, and it is clear we can do more. I have seen how critical those quiet moments are between a patient and a provider. This bill gives victims a voice and a clear path to help when they are ready." House Bill 3287 would require all hospitals and health care facilities in Oklahoma to post signage related to domestic violence and human trafficking in both inconspicuous areas and private spaces intended for patient-provider use. The signage would inform victims that they can notify facility staff if they are experiencing abuse, coercion or trafficking. The measure also requires facilities to establish clear protocols for responding when a victim comes forward. These procedures would include reporting to law enforcement upon a victim’s request and ensuring the victim can be discharged or released safely without alerting or interference from an alleged perpetrator. "Some hospitals are already asking patients if they are victims of domestic violence or human trafficking," Roe said. "I have even seen situations where patients were told to place a red dot on a cup and leave it in a bathroom bin with their name. While those efforts are well-intentioned, this bill ensures every hospital has clear, consistent protocols in place to respond immediately and safely when a victim comes forward." Under the measure, the Oklahoma State Department of Health would be responsible for developing and distributing the required signage, which facilities could request at the cost of printing and postage. Roe said while some hospitals already screen patients for domestic violence or human trafficking, practices vary widely across the state. HB3287 would establish a consistent, statewide standard and ensure facilities are prepared to respond when a victim comes forward, often in the only moments they are safely separated from their abuser. "A hospital visit may be the only chance someone has to ask for help without fear," Roe said. "We have a responsibility to be ready for that moment and to respond in a way that protects their safety and restores their hope." HB3287 is now eligible to be heard on the House Floor.