Healthcare

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 941: Pharmaceutical products; requiring manufacturers to publish certain list of ingredients; providing administrative, civil, and criminal penalties and remedies. Effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires pharmaceutical transparency for patient safety and informed choices, aligning with protecting patient rights through ingredient disclosure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 22, 2025

SB 697: Medical marijuana licenses; establishing certain requirements for license issuance; allowing certain actions by certain licensees; requiring certain information to be documented in certain inventory manifest prior to certain action. Effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables regulated medical marijuana transport, improving patient access to healthcare treatment under medical use framework.85% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2270: Health insurance; terms; coverage of certain genetic testing and cancer imaging; terms of coverage; exclusions; effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for genetic testing and cancer imaging without cost-sharing, expanding patient access to preventive care as per evidence-based guidelines.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 1063: Prescriptions; creating the Oklahoma Health Care Safety Net and Affordable Prescriptions Accessibility Act; prohibiting certain actions; providing for enforcement by Attorney General and Insurance Commissioner. Effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits discrimination against 340B providers, mandates equal reimbursement for 340B drugs, bans extra fees/restrictions, and prevents access blocks - directly improving patient access to affordable prescriptions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2921: Professions and occupations; Dental Therapy Act; education and license requirements; procedures; effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing for dental therapists to expand access to basic dental services (cleanings, fillings) under supervision, improving patient access to care, especially for uninsured populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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died · Oklahoma · House Mar 5, 2025

HB 2379: Automated external defibrillators; creating the Doran Act of 2025; requiring on health spa premises; requirements; voidable contract; effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates AEDs in health spas for emergency cardiac response, enhancing public health safety measures and access to life-saving equipment in recreational settings.85% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1042: Sunset; Opioid Overdose Fatality Review Board; extending sunset year.

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends oversight board analyzing opioid deaths to improve prevention and coordination with law enforcement, supporting systemic reform through data-driven prevention efforts.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends opioid overdose fatality review board, maintaining public health prevention efforts under mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Law Enforcement Mental Health Substance Abuse

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 15, 2025

SB 253: Medicaid; requiring Oklahoma Health Care Authority to include certain information in annual budget request. Effective date.

SB 253 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid agency (the Oklahoma Health Care Authority) to include specific funding details in its annual budget request. It mandates that the budget reflect new state and federal funding needed to cover the most recent audited costs for reimbursing nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. The audited cost must be calculated using the latest cost report submitted to the agency. This change takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates Medicaid budget inclusion of audited costs, ensuring fiscal accountability for essential services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicaid budget include funding for audited costs of facilities serving individuals with intellectual disabilities, ensuring adequate reimbursement for healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

died · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 1383: Medicaid; providing for Medicaid coverage of diabetes self-management education and support. Effective date.

SB 1383 requires Oklahoma Medicaid to cover diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) for beneficiaries with diabetes. It mandates the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to develop a state plan amendment for this coverage after completing a feasibility study and reporting on costs, clinical evidence, and pilot results. The bill defines DSMES as personalized education covering healthy eating, physical activity, blood sugar monitoring, and medication management. This policy change directly affects Oklahoma Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with diabetes by expanding their covered health services. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid coverage for diabetes self-management education, expanding access to critical care for beneficiaries with diabetes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2923: Prisoner reentry; creating the Oklahoma Prisoner Reentry Pilot Program; stating purpose of pilot program; codification; effective date.

HB 2923 creates the Oklahoma Prisoner Reentry Pilot Program to support inmates transitioning from prison to community life. It directly affects inmates under the Department of Corrections' jurisdiction who have a medium or high risk of felony re-arrest, focusing on those in counties with over 500,000 residents. The bill requires the Department to provide case management services connecting participants to 14 specific support areas, including housing, job training, healthcare, substance abuse treatment, and transitional services like transportation. The program must be evaluated annually to assess recidivism reduction, with results reported to the Legislature and Governor, and becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates Oklahoma Prisoner Reentry Pilot Program with case management services (housing, job training, healthcare) to reduce recidivism among high-risk inmates, directly advancing criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates healthcare as one of 14 required support services for prisoner reentry program participants, directly advancing healthcare access for this population.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Substance Abuse

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