Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 786: Crimes and punishments; increasing certain fine; prohibiting certain consumption of medical marijuana. Effective date.

SB 786 prohibits consuming marijuana or possessing open marijuana containers in the passenger area of any moving vehicle on public roads, and bans inhaling secondhand marijuana smoke while driving. It increases the trauma-care fee for violations from $100 to $250, requiring payment into Oklahoma's Trauma Care Assistance Fund. The law applies to all drivers on public highways, streets, or alleys, with exemptions only for buses and limousines (where drivers still cannot consume alcohol or marijuana). It became law without the governor's signature on May 14, 2025, and takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs increased fines ($250) to Oklahoma's Trauma Care Assistance Fund, directly funding trauma healthcare services per bill summary.92% confidence

signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2793: Emergency Medicine Revolving Fund; making an appropriation; source; amount; effective date; emergency.

HB 2793 allocates $8,000,000 from Oklahoma’s Progressing Rural Economic Prosperity Fund to establish an Emergency Medicine Revolving Fund, as created by prior legislation (HB 2784). This fund will support ongoing emergency medical services, directly affecting hospitals and emergency care providers across the state. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2025, and the bill declares an emergency to expedite implementation. The bill does not create new taxes or services but redirects existing state funds to this specific purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $8M from existing fund to support emergency medical services, a public service, without new taxes or service creation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $8M to fund emergency medical services, directly strengthening healthcare infrastructure for hospitals and providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Hospitals

vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2785: Public finance; imposing duties upon the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; budget procedures for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; requirements related to allocation of funds; emergency.

HB 2785 requires Oklahoma's Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) to implement stricter budget oversight for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. It mandates OMES to review agency budgets against actual spending before releasing funds, prohibit contracts without clear cost limits, restrict multi-year contract encumbrances to current-year funds, and block payments for unapproved expenses. The bill also requires OMES to report monthly revenue and spending status to the Governor, legislature leadership, and relevant committees. This directly affects state budget management for mental health services by adding specific financial controls to prevent overspending. The law takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires stricter budget oversight, cost controls, and prevents unapproved spending to promote fiscal responsibility within mental health funding procedures.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts mental health funding flexibility by mandating strict budget oversight, blocking unapproved payments, and limiting contract terms, reducing operational capacity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 913: Substance abuse services; making certain school training mandatory; requiring boards of education of public school districts to provide certain personnel with emergency opioid antagonists under specified condition. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 913 requires Oklahoma public school districts to provide emergency opioid antagonists (like naloxone) to designated school staff and ensure they receive training on recognizing opioid overdoses and administering the medication. It directly affects school personnel - including nurses, health staff, and other authorized employees - and students or individuals at school sites or events. Key provisions mandate that boards of education equip trained staff with naloxone doses for immediate use during suspected overdoses, while the Department of Mental Health provides required training on overdose response and administration. The law also includes Good Samaritan protections, shielding schools and staff from liability when administering naloxone in good faith during an overdose emergency.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates opioid antagonist training and availability for school staff, directly enhancing student/staff safety in educational settings per topic's 'educational access' and 'school personnel' scope.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates naloxone access and training for school staff to address opioid overdoses, directly enhancing public health response in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 807: Health care; creating the Vaccine Transparency and Informed Consent Act; requiring certain informed consent; providing certain penalties and remedies. Effective date.

SB 807 requires Oklahoma healthcare providers to give patients a written document before administering any vaccine, detailing ingredients (using CDC guidelines), vaccine development history, all known risks (from clinical trials and VAERS data), ethical considerations in production, exemption options, and the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Providers must obtain written patient consent after reviewing this information, with signed forms kept in medical records for seven years. Violations carry penalties of up to $1,000 for failing to provide the document or $5,000 for administering a vaccine without consent. The law directly affects all patients receiving vaccines in Oklahoma and healthcare providers who administer them.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates informed consent with detailed vaccine info, protecting patient rights to make informed decisions about vaccination.95% confidence

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 947: Long-term care; updating statutory language related to ombudsmen and senior citizens. Emergency.

SB 947 updates Oklahoma's nursing facility fee structure and fund allocation rules to improve long-term care services for seniors. It revises how the Nursing Facilities Quality of Care Fee is calculated (based on 6% of total patient gross receipts divided by patient days) and designates specific uses for the resulting fund, including funding 15 ombudsmen positions and increasing monthly personal needs allowances for nursing home residents from $30 to $50. The bill ensures these programs - such as Medicaid services, nursing facility inspections, and senior support services - remain exempt from budget cuts. It directly affects nursing facilities (which pay the fee), seniors receiving Medicaid long-term care, and state agencies managing these programs. The bill was enacted without the Governor's signature on May 13, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates nursing facility fees to fund ombudsmen positions and increase resident allowances, strengthening long-term care services through dedicated budgeting.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funds for 15 ombudsmen positions and increases nursing home resident allowances from $30 to $50, directly strengthening long-term care services for seniors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

signed · Oklahoma · House May 8, 2025

HB 2295: Hospital license; prohibiting transfer of hospital licenses from one address to another; administrative requirements; mediation; effective date.

HB 2295 prohibits public trust hospitals in Oklahoma communities with fewer than 30,000 residents (per federal census) from transferring their licenses to locations more than 15 miles away. If a hospital plans to close, the bill mandates a mediation process: the hospital and municipality each appoint a mediator, who then select a third mediator to set a sale price for the facility if agreement isn’t reached. Hospital trustees must complete an approved education program within 90 days of appointment and certify they have no financial ties to potential buyers. The bill also requires CMS provider numbers to revert to the hospital immediately upon termination of third-party leases. It takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents hospital relocations from small communities, maintaining healthcare access in rural areas with <30k residents and requiring mediation for closures to preserve service availability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 8, 2026

SB 1379: Attorney General; establishing certain pilot program; stating eligibility requirements; Victims of Human Trafficking and Prevention Revolving Fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1379 establishes a two-year pilot program through Oklahoma's Attorney General's Office to provide grants to private nonprofit organizations supporting victims of sexual and labor trafficking. The program funds specific services like emergency shelter, mental health counseling, legal assistance, job training, and medical care - directly benefiting trafficking victims through partner organizations. Eligible organizations must demonstrate experience serving trafficking victims, maintain confidentiality, and use grants primarily for direct services (not exceeding 15% for administrative costs). Recipients must submit quarterly reports on services provided and outcomes, with the Attorney General compiling annual program evaluations for state leaders. The bill expands allowable uses of the Victims of Human Trafficking Fund to support this initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes specific appropriation for trafficking victim services, directly funding public safety programs through state budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds victim services for trafficking survivors, aligning with criminal justice reform by supporting victims and enhancing victim protection within the justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds medical care and mental health counseling for trafficking victims via grants to nonprofits, directly supporting healthcare services as specified in bill's summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides job training services for labor trafficking victims, directly supporting employment opportunities and workforce reintegration as part of victim assistance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Mental Health Workforce Development

signed · Oklahoma · House May 13, 2025

HB 1566: Mental health; Neil's Law; Oklahoma Elder Exploitation and Abuse Act; purpose; intent; terms; civil actions; venue; relief; claim; records; vulnerable adult; effective date.

HB 1566, known as "Neil's Law," establishes the Oklahoma Elder Exploitation and Abuse Act (OEAA) to protect vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. The law defines vulnerable adults as individuals 18+ who cannot manage their financial or health needs due to mental illness, disability, or other impairments, and creates a civil right for them (or their legal representatives) to sue abusers or exploiters. Key provisions include clear definitions of abuse, exploitation, and neglect; court requirements to encourage vulnerable adults' participation in decisions; and ensuring legal claims survive the vulnerable adult's death. The law does not replace mandatory reporting obligations to Adult Protective Services for suspected abuse.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill defines vulnerable adults with mental illness as unable to manage health needs, creating civil rights to sue abusers, protecting access to healthcare management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2788: Statewide Recovery Fund; transfers of funds; effective date; emergency.

HB 2788 transfers specific funds back into Oklahoma's Statewide Recovery Fund from several existing programs. It moves $1.56 million from domestic violence services, $162,668 from food assistance programs, $1.49 million from health workforce initiatives, $2.16 million from rural healthcare, $5 million from medical facilities, $20.5 million from mental health hospital construction, and $3.3 million from water resources projects. All transfers align with recommendations from the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and was enacted without the governor's signature on May 29, 2025.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDefunds healthcare programs by transferring $1.49M from health workforce and $2.16M from rural healthcare to recovery fund.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Substance Abuse