SB 1500 requires pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) and other payors to pay pharmacies within 30 days for "clean claims" (properly submitted claims without issues). It prohibits PBMs from conditioning payments on post-transaction reconciliations or shifting payment delays to pharmacies, and mandates transparent accounting for payments. The bill also authorizes Oklahoma’s Attorney General to impose fines for violations and voids contracts that violate these rules. These changes directly affect pharmacies (as providers) and PBMs/insurers (as payors) by standardizing payment timelines and reducing financial risk for pharmacies.
SB 1644 would require Oklahoma's health department to add alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) to the official list of reportable diseases, meaning doctors, nurses, and clinical laboratories must report diagnosed cases to the state health department. AGS is a condition causing allergic reactions to red meat and other animal products, which currently lacks formal tracking in Oklahoma. The bill updates existing health reporting laws to include AGS and makes the language gender-neutral. It would take effect on November 1, 2026.
SB 2072 prevents property title theft by requiring county clerks to accept and record notices of fraudulent property transfers without charging a filing fee. It directly affects victims of title theft (people whose property titles were stolen), county clerks, and local law enforcement agencies. The bill mandates that after filing such a notice, county clerks must send a copy to the district attorney and local police for investigation. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, and allows victims to seek court enforcement if a clerk unjustly refuses to record a valid notice.
SB 2159 designates wheat as Oklahoma's official crop through a symbolic legislative change. The bill adds a provision to the Oklahoma Statutes stating "Wheat is hereby designated and adopted as the official crop of the State of Oklahoma," effective November 1, 2026. This is a procedural change with no associated funding, regulations, or direct impact on farmers or agricultural policy. It solely modifies state symbolism without altering any existing laws or creating new obligations.
SB 2155 allows Oklahoma municipalities to consider the competitiveness of their development fee schedules when setting or raising fees for new construction or expansions. It clarifies that cities are not required to keep fees uniform across jurisdictions and mandates periodic reviews of these fee schedules. The bill requires that fees directly match the cost of new infrastructure capacity (like water, roads, or storm systems) generated by development, cannot fund maintenance of existing systems, and must be proportionate to the actual impact. This affects developers and local governments by changing how municipalities calculate and adjust fees tied to new growth.
This document is a floor amendment to Senate Bill 215, which would establish the Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act to improve mathematics instruction in the state. The amendment proposes three specific changes: replacing a requirement for a minimum number of resources with a list, updating the school year reference from 2025-2026 to 2026-2027, and changing language about student identification from testing positive to being identified with characteristics. These adjustments modify how the bill defines requirements and timelines for mathematics education programs affecting Oklahoma schools. The bill has not yet been enacted as conference committee members were unable to reach an agreement on the final version.
SB 444 updates Oklahoma's rules for disposing of expired, unused, or abandoned controlled substances (like prescription medications). It allows regular people (ultimate users) to safely dispose of their own medications without registration, permits hospice programs to handle medications from deceased patients under federal rules, and removes previous restrictions on disposal methods. All disposal must follow federal guidelines (21 C.F.R. Part 1317), require specific forms for hospice cases, and be documented for state/federal review. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
SB 330 authorizes the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority to conduct a scientific study of elk populations in Woodward, Dewey, Ellis, and parts of Roger Mills counties (the "Special Northwest Zone"). The bill requires the Authority to assess elk population size, health, genetic diversity, and current management strategies by November 1, 2025, and develop a management plan for elk conservation based on the findings. It appropriates $2 million from the General Revenue Fund to fund the study, including coordination with other agencies and temporary hunting restrictions during the study period. The resulting management plan must be posted online and guide long-term elk population sustainability and ecosystem health.
SB 378 amends Oklahoma law governing bail bondsmen, directly affecting licensed bondsmen and their handling of collateral. It requires bondsmen to provide detailed written receipts for all collateral received, deposit cash or instruments in a separate non-interest-bearing trust account within two business days, and submit monthly electronic reports to the Insurance Commissioner detailing bonds written, collateral, and liabilities. The bill also establishes a new monthly reviewal fee of 0.0015% (fifteen ten-thousandths of one percent) on new bail bond liability. These changes aim to improve transparency and accountability in how bondsmen manage client assets and financial records.
SB 933 requires Oklahoma hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using surgical smoke evacuation systems during procedures likely to generate surgical smoke. These systems must capture smoke at the source before it reaches staff or patients' eyes or lungs. The bill defines "surgical smoke" as gaseous by-products like plume or bio-aerosols produced during energy-based surgical procedures. The policy must be implemented by November 1, 2025, to prevent exposure to this airborne hazard.
SB 985 creates Oklahoma's "Local Food for Schools Program," which helps school districts purchase food from local farmers and food producers. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture will reimburse schools for local food costs and encourage partnerships with local producers. It establishes a permanent revolving fund in the state treasury, funded by legislative appropriations, to support these purchases without annual budget constraints. The program becomes effective November 1, 2025, directly benefiting school districts and Oklahoma agricultural producers.
HB 1168 makes it a felony to knowingly deliver or possess abortion-inducing drugs (like misoprostol or methotrexate) with the intent of causing an abortion, punishable by up to $100,000 in fines or 10 years in prison. It directly affects individuals who provide such drugs for non-exceptional purposes, including off-label use for abortion. Key exceptions include pharmacists, manufacturers, and distributors acting within lawful medical practices, as well as preventive contraception used as directed by manufacturers. The law does not restrict treatment for ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages, or medical uses of drugs like chemotherapy.
