Healthcare

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 3887: Professions and occupations; medical professionals; referrals; thirty-day period; effective date.

HB 3887 removes a 30-day limit requiring physical therapists to obtain a doctor's referral for patient care in Oklahoma. It allows physical therapists (including those working directly for employers) to provide treatment without a referral for up to 30 days, after which a referral from a physician, dentist, chiropractor, podiatrist, or advanced nurse is required. The bill specifically exempts care for children under federal education laws (IDEA/Section 504) and allows physical therapists to offer wellness/prevention services without referrals. It does not change requirements for students, federal employees, or prevent physical therapists from performing screening or educational services. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves 30-day referral requirement for physical therapists, improving patient access to care without unnecessary delays.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 7, 2026

HB 4430: Medical malpractice; Physician Assistant Act requirements; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse malpractice insurance requirements; compliance; effective date.

HB 4430 changes Oklahoma's rules for physician assistants (PAs) by allowing those with 6,240+ hours of postgraduate clinical experience to practice without physician supervision. PAs meeting this threshold must report their hours to the State Board online (no fee), and the Board will maintain a public list of qualifying PAs. PAs with fewer hours or unreported experience must maintain practice agreements with physicians, including telecommunication requirements and regular reviews. The bill also clarifies prescription authority: experienced PAs can prescribe without delegation, while supervised PAs must follow their physician's delegated protocols, especially for controlled substances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands PA practice autonomy for experienced providers, improving access to care without physician oversight, aligning with patient access indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3307: Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment and Recovery Revolving Fund; appropriations; amount; purpose; effective date; emergency.

HB 3307 allocates $5 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to establish a revolving fund specifically for veterans' traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment and recovery services. The funding supports the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs in providing TBI care to eligible veterans, directly benefiting veterans with TBI injuries who access state veterans' services. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. This is a funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely providing financial resources for existing TBI treatment programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M from General Revenue Fund to fund veterans' TBI treatment, directly increasing state spending on public health services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $5M for veterans' TBI treatment funding, directly expanding healthcare services for a specific patient group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $5M from state revenue to fund veterans' TBI treatment via revolving fund, directly supporting healthcare access for veterans with TBI injuries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Substance Abuse Veteran Mental Health

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 2969: Medicaid; Oklahoma Health Care Authority; immigration status attestation; application; illegal aliens; federal authority; effective date.

HB 2969 requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to include an immigration status attestation on every Medicaid application, where applicants must self-certify their status under penalty of perjury. This attestation is subject to post-enrollment verification, and hospitals or providers cannot face liability for good-faith reliance on it. The bill also mandates that the Authority report information about applicants identified as "illegal aliens" to federal authorities when required by federal law. The changes take effect November 1, 2026, impacting Medicaid applicants and healthcare providers processing applications.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRequires immigration status attestation for Medicaid, restricting access for undocumented applicants by mandating verification and potential reporting to federal authorities.92% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates reporting applicants identified as 'illegal aliens' to federal authorities, facilitating immigration enforcement and restricting access to Medicaid services for undocumented immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1427: Public health; mandating certain pediatric screenings for type 1 diabetes; providing for certain reimbursement and funding. Effective date.

SB 1427 requires all Oklahoma children to be screened for type 1 diabetes during routine checkups at ages 5 and 12 by their primary care providers, using accepted medical practices. The bill mandates that these screenings be reimbursed through Oklahoma's Medicaid program (pending federal approval) and directs the State Department of Health to seek additional funding to support the screenings. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board and State Commissioner of Health must create implementing rules for reimbursement and screening protocols. This law applies to all children in Oklahoma and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates Medicaid reimbursement and seeks additional state funding for pediatric diabetes screenings, increasing public health spending.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates diabetes screenings with Medicaid reimbursement and seeks additional funding, expanding preventive healthcare access and public health program support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Public Health

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1844: Health care; creating the Hope for Oklahoma Patients Act; authorizing individualized investigational treatments for eligible patients. Effective date.

SB 1844, the "Hope for Oklahoma Patients Act," allows eligible Oklahoma patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating conditions to access genetically tailored investigational treatments (like personalized gene therapies or vaccines) when all FDA-approved options have been exhausted. It defines "eligible patients" as those meeting strict medical criteria, including physician attestation and written consent, and requires treatments to be based on the patient’s unique genetic profile. The bill makes participation voluntary for healthcare facilities and manufacturers (who may choose not to provide treatments), requires patients to cover manufacturing costs, and clarifies that insurers and government entities are not obligated to cover these treatments. It explicitly excludes treatments derived from embryonic stem cells or abortion-related materials and prohibits state entities from interfering with provider discretion.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables access to personalized gene therapies for terminally ill patients when standard treatments fail, expanding treatment options and aligning with patient access improvements in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 3013: Medical marijuana; requiring final harvest and production batch samples to be tested for certain pesticide analytes; effective date.

HB 3013 requires all final harvest and production batch samples of medical marijuana to be tested for certain pesticides. The bill establishes a new license category for medical marijuana testing laboratories and mandates that Oklahoma’s Medical Marijuana Authority develop specific testing protocols, including pesticide residue standards. It prohibits owners of medical marijuana businesses (dispensaries, growers, or processors) from owning testing labs and requires labs to operate independently to ensure unbiased results. This law applies directly to medical marijuana businesses, testing facilities, and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, requiring them to comply with new pesticide testing requirements starting in 2024.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates pesticide testing for medical marijuana to ensure patient safety, protecting against harmful residues in a medical treatment. This supports public health and patient safety within healthcare services.90% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4261: State government; Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board; Attorney General; grantees; award contract; appeals; effective date; emergency.

HB 4261 updates Oklahoma's rules for distributing opioid settlement funds to local governments. It defines "approved purposes" for grant spending - including treatment access, prevention programs, naloxone distribution, and recovery services - and prohibits using funds for non-approved activities. The bill clarifies the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board's role in awarding grants, requiring grantees to submit documentation, and establishes procedures for contract appeals. It directly affects political subdivisions (counties, cities) receiving opioid abatement grants funded by settlements like the Purdue agreement. The changes aim to streamline grant administration while ensuring funds address the opioid crisis per state law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates opioid settlement funds specifically for healthcare services including treatment access, prevention programs, naloxone distribution, and recovery services, directly advancing healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 4279: Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs; funds; audits and reports; effective date; emergency.

HB 4279 creates a special revolving fund called the "Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Revolving Nonappropriated Veteran Care Enterprise Fund" to support care at state veterans' homes in Ardmore, Claremore, Clinton, Lawton/Ft. Sill, Norman, Sulphur, and Sallisaw. The fund is financed by patient fees, gifts, donations, and other non-federal revenue (excluding state/federal grants), and can cover care costs, facility maintenance, staff salaries, and medical improvements for veterans. It requires the Department to maintain separate accounting, submit quarterly financial reports to the Governor and legislature, and comply with federal audit standards. The bill exempts the fund from standard state treasury procedures but does not change existing funding sources like state appropriations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dedicated revolving fund for veterans' healthcare services, covering medical care, facility maintenance, and staff salaries at state veterans' homes.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates dedicated revolving fund for veteran care facilities, covering medical improvements, staff salaries, and maintenance using non-federal revenue, directly advancing healthcare services for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3807: Insurance; marital status; death of spouse; coverage; rates; effective date.

HB 3807 prohibits Oklahoma insurers from refusing coverage or charging higher rates to widowed individuals based on their marital status reflecting the death of a spouse. The bill directly affects widowed residents purchasing insurance policies in Oklahoma by requiring insurers to treat them the same as married individuals for rate and coverage purposes. Key provisions ban insurers from denying coverage or charging different premiums solely due to widowhood, ensuring equal treatment regardless of marital status after a spouse's death. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, and applies to all insurance policies covered under Oklahoma Statutes Title 36. This is a direct policy change preventing discrimination against widowed people in insurance markets.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits insurers from denying coverage or charging higher rates to widowed individuals, ensuring equal access to health insurance and protecting patient rights under healthcare coverage.95% confidence

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