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

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1907: Practice of pharmacy; authorizing dispensing of ivermectin without a prescription; providing criminal, civil, and professional immunities. Effective date.

SB 1907 allows pharmacists in Oklahoma to dispense ivermectin to patients without a prescription, provided they follow written protocols established by the State Board of Pharmacy. The bill grants pharmacists immunity from criminal, civil, or professional disciplinary action when dispensing ivermectin in good faith under these protocols. It also authorizes the State Board of Pharmacy to create necessary rules for implementation. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026, directly affecting pharmacists and patients seeking ivermectin without a physician's prescription.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands pharmacist access to dispense ivermectin without prescriptions under protocols, improving patient access to medication within regulated pharmacy practice.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3342: Medicaid audits; Oklahoma Medicaid Audit Bill of Rights Act; terms; protections for health care providers; advance notice; specialty appropriate audit; limiting scope; no allowance of extrapolation; appeals process; effective date.

HB 3342, the "Oklahoma Medicaid Audit Bill of Rights Act," establishes new rules for Medicaid audits of healthcare providers. It requires auditors to provide at least one week's notice before an audit, limits audit scope to 50 claims or 0.25% of a provider's billed claims (whichever is greater), bans the use of extrapolation to calculate overpayments, and mandates that audits involving clinical judgment be conducted by specialists in the same field. The bill also guarantees providers 60 days to respond to audit findings, prohibits recoupment for simple clerical errors, and requires clear appeals processes. These changes directly protect healthcare providers who bill Oklahoma's Medicaid program by making audit procedures more transparent and fair.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects healthcare providers via advance notice, scope limits, and bans extrapolation in Medicaid audits, preventing unfair penalties and maintaining access to Medicaid services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 1494: School district employees; requiring appropriation of certain funding for flexible benefit allowances for school district employees of certain districts. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1494 requires Oklahoma's Legislature to annually appropriate funds for a flexible benefit allowance for school district employees. This allowance, which can be used to pay for health insurance or taken as taxable cash, applies to employees in districts meeting specific instructional requirements: those with 170+ days of in-person classroom instruction receive full funding, while others get a minimum set amount based on 2026 standards. The bill mandates that school districts establish a cafeteria plan for employees to access these benefits and clarifies the allowance does not count toward retirement contributions or salary calculations. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates annual state appropriations for school employee benefit allowances, increasing government spending on public education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates annual state funding for school employee benefits, directly supporting educator compensation and retention in K-12 districts.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allows school employees to use allocated funds for health insurance, directly expanding coverage options and funding healthcare access for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds flexible benefit allowances for school employees (health insurance/cash), expanding worker benefits per legislative appropriation requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Insurance

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 3544: Technology; artificial intelligence; companions; minors; safety; civil penalties; effective date.

HB 3544 prohibits AI chatbots with human-like features (e.g., claiming sentience or seeking emotional bonds) from being available to minors under 18. It requires developers to implement age verification systems and offer alternative versions without such features for minors. Therapeutic chatbots providing mental health support are exempt if they include clear disclaimers, require professional oversight, provide clinical evidence of safety, and maintain transparency. Violations could result in civil penalties up to $7,500 per intentional violation, with minors or parents able to seek damages of $100-$750 per incident. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts therapeutic AI chatbots providing mental health support under strict safety, oversight, and clinical evidence requirements, protecting regulated mental health access for minors.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI chatbot safety for minors, requiring age verification and prohibiting deceptive features, aligning with consumer protection in digital rights.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 3795: Minor medical records; terms; access; exception; statutory; administrative requirements; fee; enforcement; effective date.

HB 3795 ensures parents have full access to their minor child's medical records (including lab results, prescriptions, and electronic portal access) until the child turns 18, unless specific exceptions apply. Health care providers must grant this access within five business days without charging fees and cannot require minors to create separate accounts. Exceptions include records related to minor-consent services (like STI testing, substance abuse treatment, or pregnancy care), court-ordered restrictions, or documented risks of harm to the minor. Violations would be treated as deceptive practices under Oklahoma law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures parental access to minor's medical records without fees or barriers, improving patient access to health information per healthcare policy standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1941: Reproductive health and fertility; creating the Reproductive Empowerment and Support Through Optimal Restoration (RESTORE) Act. Effective date.

SB 1941 establishes Oklahoma's RESTORE Act to improve access to reproductive health care. It requires the State Department of Health to collect data on conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and unexplained infertility (affecting 15-30% of cases), and mandates certain healthcare facilities to provide restorative reproductive medicine services. The bill directs funding toward programs addressing reproductive health conditions, requires new provider training on natural approaches, and specifies that facilities must report on services related to fertility and symptom management. It focuses on conditions such as endometriosis (with a typical 10-12 year diagnosis delay) and male-factor infertility, without promoting specific treatments.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates reproductive health access improvements, funds programs, requires provider training, and collects data on conditions affecting 15-30% of cases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 1473: Guardianships; modifying definitions; requiring guardians to be present for certain assessment. Effective date..

SB 1473 updates Oklahoma's guardianship definitions to clarify when a person with mental illness is considered "gravely disabled" and unable to meet basic needs like food, clothing, or shelter. It adds specific criteria guardians must meet to request authorities (like police or county officials) to retrieve a gravely disabled ward from an unsheltered environment and transport them to inpatient treatment. The bill changes "inpatient mental health treatment" to require 48 hours of continuous care (previously 24 hours) and explicitly states that mental illness evaluation or treatment does not automatically mean a person is incompetent. These changes apply to guardians, courts, and mental health facilities managing cases involving incapacitated individuals. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies guardianship criteria to enable timely inpatient mental health treatment for gravely disabled individuals, supporting access to care through defined transport protocols and 48-hour continuous care requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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introduced · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 1798: Freedom of conscience; creating the Medical Ethics Defense Act. Effective date.

SB 1798, the "Medical Ethics Defense Act," grants medical practitioners (like doctors and nurses), health care institutions (hospitals, clinics), and health care payers (insurance companies) the right to refuse participation in or payment for specific medical procedures or services that conflict with their ethical, moral, or religious beliefs. The law prohibits discrimination against these entities for such refusals, including actions like termination, demotion, loss of licensure, or denial of contracts. It defines "discrimination" broadly to cover nearly all adverse employment or operational actions taken due to conscience-based objections. The bill specifically limits this right to objections against particular procedures, not general patient care, and requires that providers still offer other services not conflicting with their beliefs.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareAllows providers to refuse services conflicting with beliefs, restricting patient access to specific healthcare procedures like abortion or contraception.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1549: Civil liability; making vaccine manufacturer liable under certain conditions; directing certain relief. Effective date.

SB 1549 makes Oklahoma vaccine manufacturers liable to individuals if their advertised vaccine causes harm. It defines "advertise" broadly to include paid promotions (like ads, influencer deals, or digital campaigns) but excludes standard doctor-patient discussions or clinic materials. Individuals harmed by advertised vaccines can sue within 3 years of injury and recover actual damages, court costs, and attorney fees. The law directly affects vaccine manufacturers promoting products in Oklahoma and individuals injured by those promoted vaccines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill holds vaccine manufacturers liable for harm from advertised promotions, enabling patients to seek damages and protecting consumer rights in healthcare.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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