SB 1305 allows Oklahoma's Medical Marijuana Authority to contract with third-party vendors to handle employee credentialing for medical marijuana businesses. The bill requires the Authority to approve or deny vendor applications within 30 days and sets strict vendor requirements, including IRS 501(c)(3) status and training plans covering state laws, patient privacy, and safe handling. Employees must complete annual training (minimum one hour per topic) on these subjects to maintain credentials. The law affects all medical marijuana business employees and businesses requiring credentialing, effective July 1, 2026.
SB 1383 requires Oklahoma Medicaid to cover diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) for beneficiaries with diabetes. It mandates the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to develop a state plan amendment for this coverage after completing a feasibility study and reporting on costs, clinical evidence, and pilot results. The bill defines DSMES as personalized education covering healthy eating, physical activity, blood sugar monitoring, and medication management. This policy change directly affects Oklahoma Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with diabetes by expanding their covered health services. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2026.
SB 1329 requires Medicaid providers in Oklahoma to screen women for postpartum depression during any in-person visit with a Medicaid member or her infant within one year after childbirth. This screening must be reimbursed under the state Medicaid program, directly affecting Medicaid providers and pregnant/postpartum women enrolled in Medicaid. The bill mandates the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to seek necessary federal approval and develop implementing rules. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, aiming to integrate mental health checks into routine postpartum care.
SB 1421 requires all clinical staff, direct care staff, and volunteers working with minor children in Oklahoma mental health facilities or programs certified by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to complete nonphysical intervention training. The training covers nonviolent conflict resolution, communication skills, and promoting dignity, and must be completed within 30 days of hire with annual updates. Staff or volunteers cannot intervene with a minor child without this training. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, applying to facilities receiving state funding through contracts with the Department.
SB 1591 limits THC content in medical marijuana edibles, capping individual products at 10 milligrams of THC and packages at 100 milligrams. It also requires packaging to minimize appeal to children, prohibits targeting under-21s with imagery, and mandates specific warning labels (e.g., "For use by licensed patients only," "Keep out of reach of children"). The bill directly affects medical marijuana processors and dispensaries by setting these product standards and requiring monthly reporting on production and sales. It does not change patient access or recreational use, focusing solely on safety and labeling for medical products.
SB 1564 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid program (Oklahoma Health Care Authority and its contractors) to use a specific billing code (HCPCS G0330) for facility fees related to dental surgeries under general anesthesia in operating rooms. This applies exclusively to surgeries performed on individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, such as those at ambulatory surgical centers. The bill mandates that the Authority set a reimbursement rate reflecting actual service costs, and all contractors must pay at least that rate for these claims. The policy change takes effect July 1, 2026.
HB 1224 allows certain minors to consent to specific health services without parental approval, including treatment for pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, substance abuse, or sexual assault. Parents generally retain access to their minor child's medical records, but this right is limited when the minor uses the bill's self-consent provisions for the listed health conditions. Health professionals must make a reasonable attempt to notify parents for emergency care but are not required to inform them for most other services covered under the bill. The bill also protects health providers from liability when acting in good faith under these rules, ensuring minors' confidentiality in sensitive health matters.
HB 2298 allows qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Oklahoma - such as nurse practitioners and nurse-midwives - to prescribe medications independently after meeting specific requirements. To qualify, APRNs must complete 6,240 supervised clinical hours, hold a valid license, and carry $1 million in malpractice insurance per incident. The bill also sets rules for APRN advertising (requiring clear disclosure of their role and scope) and defines supervision requirements for those not yet eligible for independent prescribing. It modifies Oklahoma’s Nursing Practice Act, Pharmacy Act, and Controlled Substances Act to implement these changes.
HB 2584 allows physician assistants (PAs) in Oklahoma to prescribe and administer certain controlled substances under the supervision of a licensed physician, as specified in the Oklahoma Pharmacy Act and Physician Assistant Act. The bill clarifies that pharmacists may dispense these prescriptions only when written by a PA licensed in Oklahoma and supervised by an Oklahoma-licensed physician, and it modifies requirements for practice agreements between PAs and their supervising physicians. It also creates a 9-member Physician Assistant Committee with specific membership rules to oversee PA licensure and practice standards. The law directly affects PAs, supervising physicians, and pharmacists who dispense controlled substances. (Summary based on bill text amendments to Sections 353.1a, 519.2, and 519.3 of Oklahoma statutes.)
SB 804 requires Oklahoma assisted living centers to establish an internal quality assurance committee that meets quarterly. The committee must monitor incidents, resident satisfaction, and care quality - especially medication administration - and recommend policies, with membership including a registered nurse, administrator, direct care staff, and pharmacist as needed. The bill also updates existing rules to mandate monthly medication reviews by nurses/pharmacists, standardized resident screening, posting inspection results online, and individualized care plans. These changes directly affect all licensed assisted living centers in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2025.
