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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Oct 5, 2026
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Roe Honored for Commitment to Oklahoma Healthcare

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, received the 2026 Honorary PA designation from the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Associates (OAPA) in recognition of her work supporting physician associates and quality healthcare for Oklahomans. The OAPA recognizes individuals who have promoted the physician associate profession and advanced the academy’s mission. Honorees are recognized for distinguished service to patients, their communities, the profession and the academy. "Healthcare is not only a huge part of my daily life, but it is my passion as a legislator, and I am deeply honored to receive this designation," Roe said. "Healthcare is the backbone of every state, and it reaches Oklahomans during some of the best and most difficult moments of their lives. I am thankful that through my medical career and my service in the Legislature, I have the opportunity to care for people and improve healthcare in our state." A colleague nominated Roe for the honor in recognition of her work over the years on behalf of physician associates and her efforts to improve access to quality healthcare services for Oklahomans. Roe is one of four current members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives who work or have worked in the medical field. She has more than 40 years of healthcare experience as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner. The OAPA presented Roe with the Honorary PA designation during its awards luncheon on Oct. 1 as part of the organization’s Fall Continuing Medical Education Conference at the Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Downtown Medical Center.

Aug 12, 2026
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Ceremonial Signing Recognizes New Protections for Healthcare Decision-Making

OKLAHOMA CITY — A ceremonial signing was held for House Bill 1687, which updates Oklahoma law governing advance healthcare directives and medical decision-making. House Bill 1687 , authored by Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, and Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, creates the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act of 2026. The law gives Oklahomans clearer options for documenting their healthcare preferences, appointing an agent and designating who may make decisions if they lose the ability to do so themselves. "I know how difficult healthcare decisions can be for patients and their loved ones," Roe said. "This signing represents years of careful work to give Oklahomans a stronger voice in their healthcare, protects patients’ wishes while giving families and medical professionals clear guidance when it matters most." HB1687 presumes individuals have the capacity to make or revoke healthcare decisions unless a court determines otherwise or qualified medical professionals properly rebut that presumption. "We began this work during the 2025 legislative session and continued working closely with Oklahoma for Life and many others to make sure the language was compassionate and carefully crafted for families facing very difficult medical decisions," Roe said. "I am proud to see this legislation now signed into law." The law also establishes safeguards for patient rights, permits directives addressing mental health care and provides legal protections for healthcare professionals and institutions acting in good faith. HB1687 takes effect July 1, 2027.

May 14, 2026
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Roe Praises Signing of Uniform Health Care Decisions Act

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation modernizing Oklahoma’s laws surrounding advance health care directives and medical decision-making to give patients more control over their care has been signed into law. House Bill 1687 , authored by Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, and Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, creates the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act of 2025. "House Bill 1687 is the first major update to Oklahoma’s advance directive laws since the 1990s, and this legislation has been the result of a long and thoughtful process," Roe said. “We began this work during the 2025 legislative session and continued working closely with Oklahoma for Life and many other stakeholders to make sure the language was compassionate, clear and carefully crafted for families facing very difficult medical decisions. I am proud to see this legislation now signed into law." The measure updates state law related to health care decision-making, advance directives and surrogate decision-making for individuals who may lose the ability to communicate or make medical decisions for themselves. It will allows individuals to create advance health care directives, including directives specifically addressing mental health care, and outlines processes for appointing health care agents and default surrogates. The law establishes a presumption that individuals have the capacity to make or revoke health care decisions unless a court determines otherwise or the presumption is properly rebutted by qualified medical professionals. HB1687 includes safeguards to protect patients’ rights while providing clearer guidance for families, health care providers and courts. The law clarifies that food and liquids necessary to sustain life may not be withheld unless specifically directed by the patient in their advance directive. It will also provide legal protections for health care professionals and institutions acting in good faith under the provisions of the measure. Roe says HB1687 will give patients greater control over their care and will help provide certainty for loved ones and providers during emotionally challenging situations. "This law is about protecting the dignity, wishes and rights of patients while also giving families and medical professionals clearer direction during some of life’s most difficult moments," Roe said. "As a nurse practitioner, I have seen firsthand how important it is for people to have their voices respected in health care decisions, and this legislation helps ensure those protections are in place." The measure takes effect July 1, 2027