Healthcare

died · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SB 1836: Health care providers; requiring specified mental health screenings. Effective date.

SB 1836 requires physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and osteopathic physicians to conduct annual mental health screenings using a standardized tool during routine primary care visits. The State Board of Medical Licensure will develop the screening method and educational materials, collaborating with other health boards. This applies only to providers who perform direct patient care, excluding those in non-clinical roles. The law becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates annual mental health screenings for providers, enhancing early detection and access to mental health services per bill's requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed both · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 202: Medicaid; modifying eligibility requirements for self-funded or self-insured health care plan to participate in certain premium assistance program. Emergency.

SB 202 modifies eligibility rules for self-funded health plans to participate in Oklahoma's Medicaid premium assistance program. It allows small businesses and public entities using self-funded health plans to qualify if the plan was already used by an employer in the program as of May 1, 2024, or if it’s owned by a local government public trust. This change specifically affects small employers (under 250 employees) and public-sector health plans seeking to access state premium assistance. The bill aims to expand coverage options for low-income workers by making more health plan types eligible for state-funded premium support.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid premium assistance eligibility for small businesses/public entities, increasing access to healthcare coverage under state program.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · Oklahoma · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 2786: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; making an appropriation; source; amount; purpose; emergency.

This bill authorizes an emergency appropriation of approximately $19.66 million to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The funds must come from the Rate Preservation Fund in the State Treasury and are designated specifically for Title XIX services, which are Medicaid-funded mental health and substance abuse programs. The legislation includes an emergency provision, allowing the funding to take effect immediately upon the governor's approval without waiting for the regular budget cycle. This action provides direct financial resources to the state agency responsible for administering mental health and substance abuse services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency appropriation of $19.66M to fund mental health and substance abuse services through Medicaid, directly increasing government spending on essential public programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides emergency funding of $19.66M for mental health and substance abuse services under Medicaid, directly advancing healthcare access and program strength.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1484: Schools; creating Rain's Law; requiring certain instruction on fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness; effective date; emergency.

HB 1484, known as "Rain's Law," requires Oklahoma public schools to provide annual, research-based instruction on fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness to students in grades 6 through 12. The bill mandates that this instruction cover suicide prevention, fentanyl abuse and addiction prevention, local resource access, and health education about fentanyl use. Schools must incorporate this content into health classes, and the State Department of Education will develop curriculum standards and resources to support implementation. The law also designates a week for "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week" to align with National Red Ribbon Week, with age-appropriate instruction determined by each school district.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates fentanyl education in health curriculum for grades 6-12, enhancing student health education programs per bill requirements.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates school-based public health education on fentanyl abuse and suicide prevention, directly advancing public health programs under healthcare topic.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 277: Paid leave; creating the Oklahoma State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act; providing for eligibility and duration of benefits; specifying qualifications. Effective date.

This bill proposes creating Oklahoma's first state-run paid family and medical leave insurance program. It would provide eligible workers (including employees and self-employed individuals who opt in) with up to 12 weeks of paid leave annually for childbirth, caring for a seriously ill family member, or personal medical needs. Benefits would be calculated based on the worker's average weekly earnings during their base period, with employers required to provide notice about the program and protect workers from retaliation for using benefits. The Oklahoma Department of Labor would administer the program, establish claim procedures, and require employers to maintain existing leave obligations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates state-run paid medical leave insurance, expanding access to healthcare time-off for medical needs and childbirth.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates Oklahoma's first state-run paid family/medical leave program, expanding worker benefits for childbirth, family care, and medical needs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate Jun 15, 2025

SB 207: Public health; establishing the Oklahoma Rare Disease Advisory Council; modifying requirements relating to newborn screening program. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 207 establishes the Oklahoma Rare Disease Advisory Council within the State Department of Health to address the needs of Oklahomans living with rare diseases (defined as conditions affecting fewer than 200,000 people nationally). The Council, composed of 13 diverse members including patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, and industry representatives, will conduct public hearings, develop policy recommendations, and create emergency care protocols to improve access to specialists, diagnostics, and equitable treatment. The bill also modifies Oklahoma’s newborn screening program to require an educational initiative for treatable genetic disorders, aiming to prevent intellectual disabilities and reduce infant mortality through early intervention. This legislation directly affects rare disease patients, their families, healthcare providers, and state agencies responsible for public health programs in Oklahoma.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Oklahoma Rare Disease Advisory Council to improve patient access through policy recommendations and emergency care protocols for rare disease patients.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 1039: Medical marijuana license; modifying grounds for certain denials; notice; fees. Effective date.

SB 1039 modifies Oklahoma's medical marijuana licensing system. It establishes a new Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to process applications, sets a $100 biannual fee (or $20 for Medicaid/Medicare/SoonerCare users) for patient licenses, and creates three license types: standard two-year licenses, 60-day short-term licenses for patients with limited physician recommendations, and 30-day temporary licenses for out-of-state patients from regulated states. The bill requires the Authority to review applications within 14 business days and provide written denial reasons, while also creating caregiver licenses for homebound patients with specific limits. This law directly affects Oklahoma residents seeking medical marijuana access, out-of-state visitors with valid programs, and caregivers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModifies medical marijuana licensing to improve patient access with reduced fees for Medicaid/Medicare users and temporary licenses for out-of-state patients, expanding healthcare service availability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2025

HB 2513: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; individual to address the Department's consent decree; qualifications; emergency.

HB 2513, titled the "Oklahoma Mental Health Reform Act of 2025," proposed creating a position requiring an individual with specific qualifications to address the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services' court-ordered consent decree. The bill specified requirements for this appointee and included an emergency provision. It was scheduled to take effect November 1, 2025, but was pocket-vetoed by the Governor on May 30, 2025, with the veto taking effect June 15, 2025, meaning it never became law. The bill directly affected the Department's compliance with its existing legal agreement but was not enacted.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates position to address mental health consent decree, aiming to improve service compliance and quality under healthcare topic of mental health services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2025

HB 2645: Revenue and taxation; practice of medicine; tax credit; time period; effective date.

HB 2645 creates a tax credit for qualifying doctors practicing medicine in rural Oklahoma, directly affecting licensed physicians who meet specific residency and education criteria. The credit, capped at $20,000 per year per doctor, applies to taxable income from medical practice in designated rural areas (population under 25,000 and at least 25 miles from larger cities). The bill includes an annual $1 million total credit limit, with adjustments to prevent exceeding this cap. The bill was pocket-vetoed by the governor on June 15, 2025, and never became law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for rural doctors, reducing taxable income and incentivizing medical practice in underserved areas, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credit to attract doctors to rural areas, improving healthcare access for underserved populations and directly supporting medical professionals in healthcare delivery.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2025

HB 2262: Alzheimer's Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act; imposing certain duties; broadening applicability of certain penalties; effective date.

HB 2262 requires nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other care providers marketing specialized dementia care to publicly disclose detailed information about their services. Facilities must submit a standardized form to Oklahoma's State Department of Health, covering staff ratios, care plans, facility design, activities, fees, and family involvement - ensuring transparency for residents and families considering placement. The bill mandates posting this disclosure online and in facilities, with the Department reviewing it during inspections. It directly affects dementia care providers and supports informed decisions by families seeking appropriate care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates transparency in dementia care facilities, improving patient/family decision-making and accountability, aligning with healthcare protection and access indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare