This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to expand Oklahoma's Medicaid program to cover low-income adults. It would require the state to maintain eligibility without additional restrictions and allow Oklahoma to halt Medicaid expansion funding if federal matching falls below 90%. The amendment must be approved by voters via ballot measure. If passed, it would change Medicaid eligibility rules and create a specific funding threshold for state coverage. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to place this proposal on the ballot for voter approval.
SB 1525 clarifies and expands the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department's ability to manage the annual statewide tourism conference. It allows the department to enter contracts with private entities for conference administration, with a $75,000 spending limit per agreement. The bill requires the department to charge registration and exhibit fees to cover costs, depositing all fees into a special account for conference-related expenses only. This affects the department directly, streamlining how it funds and organizes the event while ensuring financial accountability. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1496 modifies Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) procedures to clarify confidentiality rules and update record management. It allows the OSBI Director to digitally store and dispose of certain records, share statistical data (without personal information) with law enforcement and the public, and accept specific funds for operational use. The bill also clarifies when confidential investigation records may be disclosed to law enforcement, accreditation bodies, or for victim updates, while maintaining strict confidentiality for most investigative materials. These changes primarily affect the OSBI and law enforcement agencies interacting with its records.
This bill requires Oklahoma hospitals to provide patients experiencing fetal death or miscarriage with a form explaining how to request official certificates (fetal death or stillbirth birth certificates) before discharge. Hospitals must also verbally inform patients about these certificate options. The State Department of Health must create and publish this standardized form online, including clear instructions and contact details for vital records. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting hospitals and patients in Oklahoma facing these medical circumstances.
SB 1730 requires Oklahoma law enforcement officers to submit reports of alleged sex offenses (those that would require sex offender registration under state law) to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation within 30 days, regardless of whether an arrest is made. The bill mandates that these reports include details like the accused's identifying information, offense nature, and location, while keeping all submitted information confidential except for official investigations or prosecutions. This law directly affects law enforcement officers who handle such reports and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, which will manage the centralized records. It takes effect on November 1, 2026, and does not change existing registration requirements for convicted offenders.
SB 1491 updates Oklahoma's process for filling vacancies among Presidential Electors. If an elector fails to attend the designated meeting or refuses to vote for their party's nominees, remaining electors must appoint a replacement. The new law requires this replacement to swear an oath promising to vote for the candidates nominated by their political party. This oath must be witnessed by the Governor or their designee and filed with the Secretary of State. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026.
SB 1721 extends the expiration date of the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2029. It requires members representing Indian tribes, tribal education departments, or tribal entities to be authorized representatives of those groups at appointment and throughout their service, with automatic termination if authorization ends. Vacancies must be filled within three months by the original appointing authority using tribal nominations. The council, composed of 18 members including tribal representatives and state education officials, continues to advise on improving educational opportunities for Native American students in Oklahoma.
SB 1475 designates the bridge on Indian Hills Road over Interstate 35 in Norman (Cleveland County) as the "Toby Keith Memorial Bridge," requiring the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install permanent markers and collaborate with Toby Keith's family to create artwork honoring his life and career using public donations (not state funds). The bill mandates that any future replacement bridge or interchange at this location must retain the "Toby Keith Memorial Bridge" designation. This is a commemorative measure with no new policy or funding requirements beyond the specified artwork and naming.
SB 1533 amends Oklahoma's veteran burial assistance laws to require that veterans receiving burial aid must have been residents of Oklahoma at the time of death. This change applies to both the Indigent Veteran Burial Program (Section 34) and the Dignity in Burial Act (Section 36), adding a new eligibility criterion that was not previously required. The bill does not alter the $1,000 reimbursement limit or other existing requirements, such as honorable discharge, death in Oklahoma, or documentation of burial details. It directly affects veterans who died in Oklahoma but did not meet the residency requirement, excluding them from state burial assistance programs. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1477 limits concurrent enrollment in college courses to high school students under 21 years of age, prohibiting those 21 or older from participating. The bill amends Oklahoma Statutes Section 628.13 to establish this age restriction, affecting high school students aged 21 and above who would no longer qualify for college course enrollment through their high school program. This change directly alters eligibility for concurrent enrollment, a program allowing students to earn college credit while still in high school. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
SB 1645 establishes new rules for auditing long-term care providers (like nursing homes and Medicaid home-care agencies) under Oklahoma's Medicaid program. It requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to give providers 1 week's notice before audits, limits audits to 50 claims or 0.25% of annual claims, and prohibits holding providers liable for simple clerical errors (like typos) as fraud. Providers must be allowed 60 days to correct claims after an audit, and recoupments (recovery of overpaid funds) can only apply to corrected claims, not original billing errors. The bill also creates a two-step appeals process, allowing providers to challenge audit results through the Authority and then to an administrative law judge.
SB 2007 requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Oklahoma to pay administrative fees to pharmacies when they adjust reimbursement rates for the same drug within 30 days after a successful appeal. Specifically, if a PBM increases reimbursement based on an appeal but then lowers it again for the same drug within 30 days, the PBM must pay $100 immediately, escalating to $500 after 90 days or $1,000 after 180 days if unpaid. The bill directly affects pharmacies and PBMs by mandating these fee payments for disputed reimbursements, ensuring providers aren’t financially penalized for legitimate appeal outcomes. It also includes other provisions like weekly MAC price updates and requirements for PBMs to provide clear documentation during reimbursement disputes. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
