Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 392: Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 392 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The council, which advises on standards for nursing homes, residential care facilities, and adult day care services, continues with its existing structure of 13 members including healthcare professionals and public representatives over age 65. This extension ensures uninterrupted review of care quality, facility regulations, and enforcement under the Nursing Home Care, Residential Care, and Adult Day Care Acts. The bill does not alter the council's duties or membership requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends oversight council for nursing home care standards, maintaining regulatory continuity to protect care quality in long-term facilities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

died · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 1647: Mental health and substance abuse services; broadening purpose of County Community Safety Investment Fund; authorizing certain awards for specified programs. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1647 creates a revolving fund called the County Community Safety Investment Fund within Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The bill broadens the fund's purpose to support evidence-based county programs including mental health/substance abuse treatment, pretrial diversion, jail intake screenings, employment, education, and housing services. Counties and multi-county partnerships can apply for funding, while the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System Board may receive up to $1 million annually for similar programs. The bill requires annual reporting to state legislators on fund allocations and program outcomes. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds mental health/substance abuse treatment, pretrial diversion, and rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism and support criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates revolving fund specifically for mental health/substance abuse treatment programs, broadening purpose to directly fund these healthcare services through county programs.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly authorizes funding for housing services as part of eligible county programs under the County Community Safety Investment Fund.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly authorizes funding for 'employment' services within the County Community Safety Investment Fund, directly advancing labor/employment programs as a supported purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 761: Health care; creating the Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025; specifying certain patient rights and responsibilities. Effective date.

SB 761, the Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025, establishes 21 specific rights for patients receiving care in Oklahoma hospitals. It directly affects all patients by guaranteeing respectful care, clear communication, informed consent for treatments (including risks and alternatives), access to medical records, privacy protections, and the right to participate in care decisions. Key provisions require hospitals to provide advance directive information, honor ethical concerns, explain complaints processes, and disclose ownership details via public websites. The bill mandates these rights be communicated to patients upon admission or as needed, without altering existing legal standards for care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareGuarantees patient rights including informed consent, medical records access, and respectful care - directly strengthens patient protections in healthcare.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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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 Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 2014: Practice of pharmacy; authorizing pharmacists to dispense certain medication upon certain federal approval and subject to certain conditions. Effective date.

SB 2014 designates ivermectin (for human use) as an over-the-counter medication in Oklahoma, allowing it to be sold without a prescription or pharmacist consultation. This bill directly affects pharmacies, pharmacists, and consumers who purchase this drug. The key provision removes the current requirement for a prescription or healthcare professional consultation for ivermectin, changing its legal status under state pharmacy law. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prescription requirement for human ivermectin, improving direct patient access to medication without medical oversight.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 2179: Criminal procedure; persons in a state of mental illness or defect; modifying conditions and procedures for discharge or conditional release. Effective date.

SB 2179 requires Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health to create a written individualized service plan for people found not guilty by reason of mental illness (NGRI/MI) within 45 days of their court adjudication. The plan must include treatment details, risk assessments, and service schedules, developed with the individual's input and based on a forensic psychological evaluation. Once approved by the court, the plan becomes part of the court's final order and must be reviewed quarterly for the first year, then semiannually, with updates provided to the court and parties. This bill directly affects NGRI/MI individuals, courts, mental health providers, and the Department of Mental Health by mandating structured treatment planning and oversight.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires individualized treatment plans for NGRI individuals, promoting rehabilitation and court oversight per criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health service plans for NGRI/MI individuals, requiring treatment integration and quarterly reviews, advancing mental health care access and continuity.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 1328: Health care; granting certain right to parent or legal guardian; removing certain prohibition on parental notice. Effective date.

SB 1328 modifies Oklahoma's Parents' Bill of Rights and medical treatment laws to strengthen parental involvement in minors' healthcare. It removes a prohibition on requiring healthcare providers to notify parents when a minor receives treatment for pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, drug abuse, or alcohol abuse - unless the minor is confirmed not to have these conditions. The bill clarifies that parents generally retain rights to access medical records and make healthcare decisions for their children, with limited exceptions (e.g., if a parent is under criminal investigation for abuse or in emergency situations). It directly affects parents, legal guardians, healthcare providers, and schools by changing notification requirements for specific medical services. The law aims to ensure parental awareness in minors' health care while maintaining existing emergency and confidentiality exceptions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRemoves prohibition on parental notice for minors' STI/pregnancy/drug treatment, limiting confidential healthcare access for minors per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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died · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 1566: Medicaid; modifying requirements and procedures related to applied behavior analysis treatment for autism spectrum disorder. Effective date.

This bill changes Oklahoma Medicaid rules for autism treatment coverage. It requires a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder by specific licensed providers (like neurologists, developmental pediatricians, or psychologists) to qualify for applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. The bill prohibits Medicaid from requiring re-diagnoses after an initial diagnosis and mandates in-person ABA services while allowing remote supervision via telehealth. It directly affects Oklahoma Medicaid recipients with autism spectrum disorder seeking ABA therapy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModifies Medicaid rules to require specific providers for autism diagnosis, prohibits re-diagnoses, and allows telehealth supervision, improving access to ABA therapy coverage for Medicaid recipients.95% 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