SB 736 creates the "Health Care Sharing Ministry Tax Parity Act," allowing Oklahoma residents who are active members of qualifying health care sharing ministries (HCSMs) to deduct their contributions from their state income tax starting in 2026. It directly affects Oklahoma residents who have been active HCSM members for at least one month during the tax year, treating their contributions like health insurance premiums for tax purposes. The bill requires the Oklahoma Tax Commission to develop forms for claiming the deduction, prohibits taxing reimbursements from HCSMs, and mandates annual reporting on the program's impact.
HB 1332 creates a new income tax credit for Oklahoma-licensed emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. It provides tiered credits based on certification level: $100 for emergency medical responders (EMRs), $200 for emergency medical technicians (EMTs), $400 for advanced/intermediate EMTs (AEMTs), and $600 for paramedics. To qualify, workers must maintain active Oklahoma licensure and be verified as current employees by their ambulance service administrator through a new online system managed by the State Department of Health. The credit applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2025, and can be combined with other tax credits. This bill directly affects licensed EMS workers employed in Oklahoma ambulance services.
SB 226 changes how Oklahoma reimburses hospitals under its Medicaid program. It requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to pay rural emergency hospitals more for services to Medicaid patients and to pay 25% more for obstetrical care at hospitals certified as "Baby-Friendly" by Baby-Friendly USA. The bill mandates seeking federal approval for the obstetrics reimbursement change and takes effect July 1, 2025. These adjustments directly affect rural emergency hospitals and Baby-Friendly designated hospitals providing maternity care.
SB 941 requires all pharmaceutical manufacturers selling products in Oklahoma - including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vaccines, and research products - to publicly disclose detailed ingredient lists. This includes active/inactive components, biological sources (like mRNA or animal-derived materials), synthetic elements (such as lipids or nanotech), and exact quantities for each product. Manufacturers must submit this information to the State Board of Pharmacy, publish it on their websites, and include it in product labeling, with penalties for noncompliance including fines up to $250,000 per violation or criminal charges for intentional misrepresentation. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, and overrides conflicting state rules.
SB 697 establishes a new "medical marijuana transporter license" in Oklahoma, allowing specific entities - like licensed growers, processors, dispensaries, research facilities, and logistics companies - to legally transport medical marijuana products. It requires transporters to use a digital tracking system for all shipments, store products in secure facilities, and follow strict vehicle safety rules (including GPS tracking, locked containers, and driver-inaccessible storage). The bill also creates a separate "transporter agent" license for employees, requiring background checks and a $25 annual fee. These changes directly affect medical marijuana businesses, transporters, and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, which will enforce the new rules. The bill aims to standardize and regulate transportation logistics within the state’s medical marijuana system.
HB 2270 requires Oklahoma health insurance plans (including the Oklahoma Employees Insurance Plan) to cover two specific services without deductibles or copays:
1) Genetic testing for inherited cancer mutations when ordered by a provider following evidence-based guidelines (like NCCN Category 2A+ recommendations), for individuals with personal or family cancer history;
2) Evidence-based cancer imaging for high-risk individuals, also based on current medical guidelines.
This applies to all plans renewed or issued on or after November 1, 2025, directly affecting patients seeking these preventive cancer services and insurers offering coverage in Oklahoma.
SB 1063, the Oklahoma Health Care Safety Net and Affordable Prescriptions Accessibility Act, prohibits health insurers, pharmacy benefits managers, and drug manufacturers from discriminating against healthcare providers participating in the federal 340B drug discount program. It requires equal reimbursement rates for 340B drugs compared to non-340B drugs, bans extra fees or restrictions on these providers, and prevents manufacturers from blocking access to discounted drugs. The law directly affects 340B entities (like community health centers), insurers, and pharmacies, while excluding Oklahoma Medicaid program reimbursements. Enforcement will be handled by the Attorney General and Insurance Commissioner.
HB 2921 establishes licensing requirements for dental therapists in Oklahoma, who provide limited dental services (like cleanings and fillings) under dentist supervision. To become licensed, applicants must graduate from an accredited dental therapy program, pass national exams, maintain CPR certification, and complete 12 continuing education credit hours every two years (including infection control training). The bill defines key terms like "uninsured patient" (those without dental coverage earning ≤200% of federal poverty guidelines) and specifies supervision levels (direct, general, or indirect) for dentists overseeing therapists. This affects dental therapists seeking licensure, supervising dentists, and ensures dental care access for uninsured patients as defined in the bill.
HB 2379, the "Doran Act of 2025," requires all health spas in Oklahoma to have at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) on their premises. This applies to businesses offering fitness services like gyms, spas, martial arts schools, university fitness centers, and country clubs. The law mandates AEDs be accessible to staff and guests, with unstaffed locations needing visible signage showing the AED’s location and CPR instructions. Health spas cannot be sued over AED use unless they failed to purchase one or acted with gross negligence, and non-compliance makes service contracts voidable for customers. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
HB 1042 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Opioid Overdose Fatality Review Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the state's Sunset Law. The board, created within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, reviews opioid overdose deaths (for individuals 18+) to analyze causes, coordinate prevention efforts, and make system improvement recommendations to medical and law enforcement agencies. This procedural bill does not alter the board's existing duties - such as data collection, confidential case reviews, or annual reporting - but ensures its continued operation for one additional year.
