Healthcare

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 3682: Smoking; Oklahoma Clean Indoor Air Act; terms; prohibiting smoking in certain places; exceptions; signage; promulgation of rules; State Department of Health; effective date.

HB 3682, the Oklahoma Clean Indoor Air Act, prohibits smoking in most indoor public spaces including workplaces, restaurants, bars, government buildings, schools, stores, and public transportation starting November 1, 2026. It allows exceptions for tobacco shops with proper ventilation, private residences (except for childcare/health services), designated hotel smoking rooms (limited percentage), and tribal lands. Establishments must display clear "No Smoking" signage, and the State Department of Health will create enforcement rules. Local governments may adopt stricter smoking bans than this state law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits smoking in public spaces to reduce secondhand smoke exposure, a core public health measure protecting respiratory health and preventing tobacco-related illnesses per CDC guidelines.90% confidence

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 2755: Revenue and taxation; tax credits; biomedical and cancer research; effective date.

HB 2755 modifies Oklahoma's tax credit system for donations to biomedical and cancer research institutes. It sets annual spending limits: $1.5 million for biomedical research donations and $500,000 for cancer research donations starting in 2026 (down from a combined $2 million limit before). The bill defines qualifying organizations by requiring significant federal research funding ($20 million annually for biomedical institutes, $4 million for cancer institutes) and caps individual credits based on filing status (e.g., up to $25,000 for business donors). Taxpayers can carry unused credits forward for up to four years, and the credit cannot exceed their annual tax liability. The changes take effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill sets annual spending limits on tax credits for research, restricting available tax relief by capping donations and requiring stricter qualifying criteria.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill modifies tax credits for biomedical/cancer research donations, incentivizing private funding to advance healthcare innovation and research programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3266: Reckless driving; D2 felony offenses; making certain acts unlawful; effective date.

HB 3266 amends Oklahoma law to expand the definition of Class D2 felony offenses, adding 22 specific violations including reckless driving that causes a collision (Section 11-901, item 10). It also includes multiple abortion-related offenses such as performing abortions after the first trimester, violating pain-awareness laws, and conducting abortions on minors without consent (items 11-19). The bill specifies penalties: Class D2 felons face up to 2 years in prison (with 20% mandatory service), increasing to 5-10 years for repeat offenders. It exempts certain offenses (like abortion violations) from these penalties, instead applying existing statutes. This bill directly affects individuals convicted of these specific offenses under Oklahoma Statutes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands felony offenses (reckless driving, abortion violations), increasing criminalization and mandatory sentences per bill text.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill criminalizes post-first-trimester abortions and related procedures, directly restricting reproductive healthcare access per its abortion-related felony offenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2092: Schools; school lunch programs; Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010; definitions; mandating participation in the community eligibility provision; effective date; emergency.

HB 2092 requires Oklahoma public, charter, and private schools meeting specific poverty thresholds to participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for school meals. Schools with at least 25% "identified students" (children in programs like SNAP, TANF, or homeless programs) must join CEP, which provides free meals to all students without individual applications. School districts must group schools to maximize eligibility, though schools already offering universal free meals are exempt. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, aligning Oklahoma with the federal Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates participation in school meal programs for high-poverty schools, expanding access to free meals and reducing barriers to student nutrition and attendance.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates free school meals for eligible students via CEP, aligning with Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act to improve nutritional access - a public health initiative supporting healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2022: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; imposing certain restrictions and requirements; directing certain enforcement. Emergency.

SB 2022 tightens Oklahoma's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules to strictly align with federal requirements. It imposes a 3-month time limit on SNAP benefits for able-bodied adults aged 18-50 without dependents (ABAWDs) within any 36-month period, unless they work at least 20 hours weekly. The bill prohibits Oklahoma from creating new exemptions or relaxing federal work requirements, mandates individualized case-by-case exemptions only, and bans any policy that expands eligibility or delays federal enforcement. It requires the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to use federal income/asset limits for eligibility and strictly adhere to federal verification standards.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts SNAP eligibility with work requirements, limiting access to nutrition assistance that supports health outcomes. Directly limits a public health program under healthcare topic description.85% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 1184: Appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Human Services. Emergency,

SB 1184 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are intended to support the department's existing legal duties, not to create new programs or services. The bill includes an emergency declaration, requiring immediate passage to address urgent needs affecting public health and safety. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue to DHS for existing duties, supporting essential program funding without new policies.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $100k for existing public health services under emergency declaration addressing urgent health safety needs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue Public Health

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 1831: Community health workers; creating the Oklahoma Community Health Workers Act; definitions; establishment of certificate; voluntary certification; powers; rules; fees; effective date.

HB 1831 creates Oklahoma's first formal certification system for community health workers, establishing voluntary certification through the State Department of Health. It defines key terms, sets eligibility (Oklahoma residency, 18+ years old, U.S. residency, and 1,000 hours work experience option), and requires the Department to set standards, exams, and fees. The law specifically enables certified workers to serve as health liaisons, identify service gaps, and build community health capacity - while also authorizing partnerships with faith-based organizations for outreach. The certification becomes effective November 1, 2025, and does not require mandatory certification for workers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates certification system for community health workers to improve access, identify service gaps, and build community health capacity - advancing healthcare access and workforce support.95% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1912: Folic acid; Corn Masa Nutrition Enhancement Act; terms; corn masa flour; wet corn masa product; nutritional labeling; manufacture labeling; exceptions; effective date.

HB 1912, the "Corn Masa Nutrition Enhancement Act," requires corn masa flour and wet corn masa products sold in Oklahoma to contain specific folic acid levels starting January 1, 2026: 0.7 mg per pound for corn masa flour and 0.4 mg per pound for wet corn masa products. Manufacturers must also label these products to declare folic acid content per federal standards and specify whether they contain corn masa flour or were made via wet corn masa processing. The law exempts cottage food operations, food facilities, and small-volume operators from these requirements, and explicitly excludes snack foods (like chips) from the rules. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2025, with compliance beginning January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates folic acid fortification in staple food (corn masa) to prevent birth defects, directly enhancing public health nutrition and aligning with healthcare protection goals.95% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 4407: Long-term care; Options Counseling for Long-term Care Revolving Fund; purpose; effective date; emergency.

HB 4407 creates the "Options Counseling for Long-term Care Revolving Fund" within Oklahoma's State Treasury to provide free long-term care planning assistance. The fund, financed by state/federal appropriations, donations, and grants, will allow the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to offer in-person or phone counseling about long-term care options to individuals or their representatives. Money from the fund can be spent without annual budget restrictions, with expenditures requiring standard state approval processes. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and is classified as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates fund for free long-term care planning counseling, enhancing access to healthcare services and patient decision-making support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1943: Anesthesia services; prohibiting insurers from reducing certain payments. Effective date.

SB 1943 prohibits Oklahoma insurers from cutting payments for anesthesia services solely because a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provided the care. This directly affects CRNAs and insurance companies by preventing payment reductions based on the provider's role. The bill requires insurers to pay the same rate for anesthesia services whether a CRNA or another qualified provider administers them. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and is codified in Oklahoma Statutes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurers from reducing payments for CRNA anesthesia services, ensuring equitable compensation and maintaining access to care without financial barriers to providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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