Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1562: Hospice; specifying certain penalties; defining term. Effective date.

SB 1562 updates Oklahoma's hospice care regulations by requiring hospices to coordinate services with patients' primary physicians and community providers, maintain 24/7 care availability, and provide bereavement support. It specifies penalties for hospices or employees who knowingly solicit patients from other hospices, including fines of $500-$2,000 per violation, and prohibits contracting with providers holding a conditional license within 18 months. The bill also clarifies that advertising and marketing are permitted if not false, misleading, or tied to referral volume. These changes apply directly to all hospice providers licensed in Oklahoma, aiming to improve care coordination and prevent unethical practices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospice coordination with primary physicians, 24/7 care, and bereavement support - improving patient access and care quality per healthcare policy indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · House May 11, 2026

HB 4454: Medical marijuana; providing certain restrictions on edible products; effective date.

HB 4454 restricts THC content and packaging for medical marijuana edibles in Oklahoma. It limits each serving to 10mg THC (100mg per package) and drinks to 20mg per container, while banning child-appealing designs, candy-like shapes, and color additives. Licensed processors must comply with these rules, submit monthly production/sales reports to the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, and undergo annual inspections. The bill directly affects medical marijuana processors who create edible products and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts THC content and packaging for medical marijuana edibles to enhance patient safety and prevent accidental ingestion, aligning with healthcare protection standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 11, 2026

SB 1503: Choosing Childbirth Act; allowing out-of-state organizations to receive grants. Effective date.

SB 1503, the "Choosing Childbirth Act," allows Oklahoma to provide state grants to both in-state and out-of-state nonprofit organizations that offer services supporting pregnant women to carry pregnancies to term. It covers reimbursable services like medical care, mental health support, housing assistance, transportation, and postpartum care (aimed at reducing maternal/infant mortality by 3% by 2026), but explicitly prohibits funding for organizations providing or referring for abortions. To qualify, organizations must be registered nonprofits in Oklahoma, provide accurate fetal development information, and certify that funds won’t support abortion counseling or referrals. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds maternal healthcare services including mental health, medical care, and postpartum support to reduce mortality, directly advancing healthcare access and outcomes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · House May 7, 2026

HB 4118: Family caregiver credit; mileage; eligible expenditures; age requirement; eligible family member; effective date.

HB 4118 proposes a tax credit for Oklahoma caregivers of eligible family members. It allows a 50% credit on qualifying expenses - such as medical travel mileage, home modifications, medical equipment, and hiring aides - for caregivers with income under $50,000 (or $100,000 for couples) caring for someone aged 62+ who needs help with two or more daily living tasks (like bathing, dressing, or eating). The credit caps at $2,000 annually per family, rising to $3,000 if the care recipient is a veteran or has dementia. The total annual credit pool is limited to $1.5 million, with unused funds adjusted yearly. If passed, it would take effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing burden for lower-income caregivers ($50k/$100k income cap), aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit for healthcare-related caregiver expenses (medical travel, equipment, aides), reducing financial barriers to elder/veteran care access.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly increases tax credit cap to $3,000 for veterans' caregivers, directly expanding benefits for veteran care recipients.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1984: Practice of osteopathic medicine; modifying various provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act. Effective date.

SB 1984 amends Oklahoma's Osteopathic Medicine Act to modernize regulations for osteopathic physicians and the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners. It clarifies definitions (like "emergency" and "emergency suspension"), expands the Board's subpoena power and authority to design exams, and updates disciplinary procedures by adding/removing grounds for action. The bill also requires electronic license renewals, clarifies telemedicine practice rules (requiring a proper patient record for remote care), and specifies conditions for emergency license suspensions. These changes directly affect licensed osteopathic physicians in Oklahoma, the regulatory Board, and patients through updated oversight and licensing processes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModernizes osteopathic regulations, clarifies telemedicine rules, and streamlines licensing - enhancing provider efficiency and patient access within healthcare delivery.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1500: Pharmacy benefit managers; prohibiting certain payment from conditioned on certain provisions; prohibiting certain provider from bearing risks; requiring certain payments; establishing accounting requirements; authorizing Attorney General to levy fines. Effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires timely PBM payments to pharmacies, prevents payment delays, mandates transparency - improves pharmacy access and financial stability for healthcare delivery.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1644: Public health; requiring addition of alpha-gal disease to list of reportable conditions. Effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires reporting of alpha-gal syndrome to enhance disease tracking, strengthening public health surveillance under healthcare policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

failed · Oklahoma · House May 5, 2026

HJR 1067: Joint resolution; terminating effect of Medicaid expansion coverage mandate under specified condition; providing certain construction.

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage for low-income adults, maintains eligibility without restrictions, and secures funding thresholds - directly advancing healthcare access and coverage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HJR 1077: Constitutional amendment; Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; creating the For Oklahoma’s Future Trust Fund; purpose; providing fund principal; requiring the Board of Investors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund to invest monies in Fund; ballot title; ordering special election on certain date; filing.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the "Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund" for Oklahoma's tobacco settlement funds. It requires that at least 75% of new tobacco settlement payments (after 2001) be deposited into this trust fund, with specific percentages increasing over time. The trust fund's earnings must be used for cancer research, tobacco prevention programs, children's health initiatives, senior care programs, and education-related expenses, with unused funds remaining in the trust. The amendment creates two governing boards to manage investments and allocate funds, and it would require voter approval before taking effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects tobacco settlement funds to health, education, and senior care programs via trust fund, ensuring fiscal allocation for public services per constitutional amendment.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates that trust fund earnings be used for education-related expenses, providing a dedicated funding source for the sector.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a trust fund for tobacco settlement money to fund cancer research, prevention, and children's health initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 3345: Inmate assessment and evaluations; providing risk, mental health and substance abuse screenings for arrested persons; effective date.

HB 3345 requires mandatory mental health, substance abuse, and risk screenings for individuals arrested on felony charges in Oklahoma after their initial court appearance. These screenings, conducted by certified professionals from the Department of Mental Health, must be shared with courts, prosecutors, defendants, and their attorneys. Results cannot be used as evidence in criminal trials unless the defendant waives this right, but may inform sentencing or diversion options. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates mental health/substance abuse screenings for felony arrestees, protects defendant rights by prohibiting trial evidence use, and enables diversion/sentencing alternatives - key criminal justice reform elements.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health screenings by certified professionals, expands access to mental health services for arrested persons, and protects patient rights by restricting trial evidence use without waiver.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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