SB 1625 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Insurance; requiring certain legislation to directed to Legislative Service Bureau; directing Legislative Service Bureau to submit legislation to Insurance Department; allowing Department to contract with third-parties; requiring public access to certain reports. Effective date.

SB 1625 requires the Oklahoma Insurance Department to conduct a detailed impact analysis for any new law that would mandate changes to health insurance coverage (like adding specific treatments or requiring prior authorization). The analysis must evaluate social impact (public health benefits and affected populations), medical effectiveness (scientific evidence), and financial effects (premium changes and market stability) before such bills can be voted on. The department may hire outside experts for this analysis and must make the reports publicly available online. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
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Feb 2, 2026
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