Healthcare

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1822: Medical marijuana licenses; authorizing certain research license; requiring promulgation of certain rules. Effective date.

SB 1822 creates a new research license for the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to study patient-reported outcomes related to medical marijuana use. It authorizes research institutions, healthcare organizations, licensed cannabis businesses, and private research companies to conduct studies on how medical marijuana affects health conditions. Licensees must pay a $500 nonrefundable fee, and the Authority must establish rules for licensing, compliance, and reporting. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and focuses solely on enabling research, not expanding patient access or product availability.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes research on medical marijuana's health outcomes, advancing evidence-based healthcare practices and patient care through mandated studies.95% confidence

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1645: Medicaid; establishing certain requirements and procedures for audits of providers; directing establishment of certain appeals. Effective date.

SB 1645 establishes new rules for auditing long-term care providers (like nursing homes and Medicaid home-care agencies) under Oklahoma's Medicaid program. It requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to give providers 1 week's notice before audits, limits audits to 50 claims or 0.25% of annual claims, and prohibits holding providers liable for simple clerical errors (like typos) as fraud. Providers must be allowed 60 days to correct claims after an audit, and recoupments (recovery of overpaid funds) can only apply to corrected claims, not original billing errors. The bill also creates a two-step appeals process, allowing providers to challenge audit results through the Authority and then to an administrative law judge.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reduces administrative burden on Medicaid providers by limiting audits, prohibiting liability for clerical errors, and allowing correction periods - protecting access to long-term care services under Medicaid.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid Substance Abuse

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

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Sentencing Mental Health Substance Abuse

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vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2007: Pharmacy Benefit Managers; requiring PBM to remit certain fees. Effective date.

SB 2007 requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Oklahoma to pay administrative fees to pharmacies when they adjust reimbursement rates for the same drug within 30 days after a successful appeal. Specifically, if a PBM increases reimbursement based on an appeal but then lowers it again for the same drug within 30 days, the PBM must pay $100 immediately, escalating to $500 after 90 days or $1,000 after 180 days if unpaid. The bill directly affects pharmacies and PBMs by mandating these fee payments for disputed reimbursements, ensuring providers aren’t financially penalized for legitimate appeal outcomes. It also includes other provisions like weekly MAC price updates and requirements for PBMs to provide clear documentation during reimbursement disputes. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires PBMs to pay pharmacies for unfair rate adjustments, protecting pharmacy revenue and ensuring stable drug access - directly strengthens pharmacy-provider healthcare delivery.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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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

Sub-Topics Medicaid Telehealth

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 1591: Medical marijuana; limiting certain THC amounts in certain products and packages. Emergency.

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates medical marijuana safety to protect patients and children, aligning with healthcare standards for medical use.85% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1563: Nonopioid drugs; modifying certain restrictions on Medicaid drug formulary; prohibiting certain carriers from imposing specified utilization controls. Effective date.

SB 1563 prevents Oklahoma Medicaid and state employee health plans from applying stricter coverage rules to nonopioid pain medications than to opioids. It requires that FDA-approved nonopioid drugs for pain management cannot face more restrictive prior authorization or step therapy requirements than opioid options. The law applies to all Medicaid formularies and state flexible benefit plans, ensuring nonopioid drugs aren't disadvantaged in coverage decisions. It takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents Medicaid from imposing stricter coverage rules on nonopioid pain medications than opioids, ensuring equal access to alternatives and improving patient access to pain management options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Prescription Drugs Substance Abuse

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 4176: Civil procedure; statute of limitations for medical malpractice; extending to three years; effective date.

HB 4176 extends the time limit for filing medical malpractice lawsuits in Oklahoma from two years to three years. It directly affects patients who suffered injury or death due to medical care and wish to sue a physician, hospital, or health care provider. The bill changes the rule so that for cases arising on or after November 1, 2026, plaintiffs have three years from when they reasonably discovered the injury to file a lawsuit, instead of the current two-year limit. This change applies to cases based on tort, contract, or other claims related to patient care. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends statute of limitations for medical malpractice suits, protecting patient rights to seek legal recourse for medical harm.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1654: Mobile integrated healthcare; directing establishment of mobile integrated healthcare program; requiring certain reimbursement. Effective date.

SB 1654 requires health care benefit plans (like insurance companies) to reimburse mobile integrated healthcare (MIH) providers at specific rates. For non-transport treatments, plans must pay at least the state Medicaid program's minimum rate. For MIH providers who transport patients to alternative destinations (e.g., clinics instead of hospitals), reimbursement must match basic or advanced life support rates based on patient needs. This applies to all MIH suppliers and affects how health plans cover these services in Oklahoma. The bill directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to establish the reimbursement methodology.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates specific reimbursement rates for MIH providers, ensuring coverage access and strengthening healthcare funding for mobile services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 1421: Mental health; requiring nonphysical intervention training for certain facilities and programs. Effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mandatory nonphysical intervention training for mental health staff working with minors, strengthening care quality and safety standards in mental health facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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