SB 1560, the Oklahoma Medical Freedom Act, prohibits businesses, schools, and ticket issuers from denying service, admission, or employment based on whether a person has received medical interventions like vaccines. It bans schools from requiring medical interventions for attendance, businesses from mandating them for services (except for specific foreign travel needs with written notice), and governments from requiring them for benefits, licenses, or public access. The law exempts Medicare/Medicaid providers and existing safety standards (like masks during the pandemic), but explicitly excludes vaccines and pandemic-related requirements from this exemption. It applies directly to all Oklahoma businesses, schools, and government entities, with enforcement through the Attorney General or local prosecutors.
SB 1656 establishes a legal right for Oklahomans to refuse vaccines, medications, microchips, external trackers, or other manufactured products without penalty. It prohibits state governments, schools, employers, businesses, and other entities from requiring these products as a condition for services, employment, education, or access to public accommodations. Violators face civil lawsuits allowing courts to award damages, injunctions, or attorney fees to affected individuals. The bill declares an immediate emergency to take effect upon approval.
SB 1793 prohibits the use of public funds - including state appropriations, fees, or revenue - for gender transition procedures or referrals. It directly affects state and local government-owned health facilities, county health departments, and public health employees who provide or refer for such care. The bill bans public funding for these procedures at public health facilities and requires disciplinary action (including termination) for state employees who violate this prohibition, with additional penalties for violations including fines up to $10,000 or jail time. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to expedite implementation.
SB 1938, the Oklahoma DNA/RNA-Based Vaccine Safety and Sovereignty Act, prohibits the use, sale, and distribution of DNA/RNA-based vaccines (including mRNA vaccines) for humans, animals, and agricultural products within Oklahoma, even during emergencies. It imposes civil penalties of $50,000 per violation for unauthorized administration and criminal penalties of up to $250,000 and 10 years in prison for intentional violations. Affected individuals can file private lawsuits for damages, and whistleblowers reporting violations may receive up to 30% of collected fines. The law, effective November 1, 2026, applies to all entities operating in Oklahoma, including healthcare providers and manufacturers.
SB 1568 changes Oklahoma's hepatitis B vaccination policy for newborns by removing the requirement for hospitals to administer a birth dose within 12 hours to all infants. It specifically allows parents of infants born to hepatitis B-negative mothers to delay or decline the birth dose through shared decision-making with healthcare providers, without penalty or impact on child welfare. Hospitals must now provide information about ACIP recommendations and obtain informed consent before administering any hepatitis B vaccine, while still requiring immediate vaccination for infants born to hepatitis B-positive mothers or those with unknown status. The bill aligns state law with current CDC guidelines and ensures hepatitis B vaccination can occur in any licensed clinical setting, not just hospitals.
SB 1634 prohibits Oklahoma's State Department of Education from accepting federal funds intended to expand school-based health care services or establish health centers. It requires the Department to review and terminate existing contracts related to such services, and mandates school districts to do the same. The bill also directs a review of individualized education programs (IEPs) to remove medical services not deemed educationally necessary, replacing them with Section 504 plans if appropriate. These changes directly affect public schools, charter schools, and the State Department of Education in how they manage health-related services under federal funding and student plans. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
SB 1947 allows Oklahoma state employees to opt out of the state's basic health plan if they have separate health insurance or belong to a health care sharing ministry (HCSM). Employees with separate insurance receive $150 monthly instead of the flexible benefit amount, while HCSM members retain their full benefit. The bill amends state law to require proof of coverage and an annual affidavit for opt-outs, with the state retaining any savings from employees opting out. This policy change directly affects active state employees enrolled in the Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Program.
HB 3597 prohibits unauthorized immigrants (defined as individuals without proper legal documentation, including those who entered without inspection or overstayed visas) from receiving food stamp benefits or Medicaid/SooonerCare coverage in Oklahoma. The bill amends state statutes to explicitly ban these benefits for such individuals under all circumstances, with penalties for knowingly assisting them. It aligns Medicaid eligibility requirements with federal SNAP work rules but excludes Insure Oklahoma and specific exempt populations. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3194 protects Oklahoma pregnancy centers from state mandates requiring them to provide abortion services, contraception, or referrals. The bill prohibits state agencies from forcing centers to offer abortion-inducing drugs, post promotional materials for abortion, restrict services based on their pro-life stance, or interfere with their staffing decisions. It also allows centers to sue for triple damages (minimum $10,000) if state agencies violate these provisions. The law directly affects pregnancy centers - both general and medical - and state agencies that might attempt to impose such requirements. It focuses on preventing government compulsion, not restricting abortion access.
SB 1425 repeals three existing Oklahoma statutes related to health care workforce programs: 70 O.S. 2021 §2640 (Oklahoma Health Care Workers and Educators Assistance Program) and 74 O.S. 2021 §§3200.1-3200.2 (Health Care Workforce Resources Act). This bill eliminates the legal framework for these specific programs, which previously provided assistance to health care workers and educators. The repeal takes effect on November 1, 2026, and directly affects the administrative structure and operations of those programs. No new provisions or funding are created; the bill solely removes the existing laws.
