Healthcare

vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 804: Long-term care; directing promulgation of specified rules; requiring assisted living centers to establish internal quality assurance committee. Effective date.

SB 804 requires Oklahoma assisted living centers to establish an internal quality assurance committee that meets quarterly. The committee must monitor incidents, resident satisfaction, and care quality - especially medication administration - and recommend policies, with membership including a registered nurse, administrator, direct care staff, and pharmacist as needed. The bill also updates existing rules to mandate monthly medication reviews by nurses/pharmacists, standardized resident screening, posting inspection results online, and individualized care plans. These changes directly affect all licensed assisted living centers in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates quality committees & monthly medication reviews in assisted living centers to improve care safety and oversight, directly strengthening patient care standards in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 184: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; providing for broad-based categorical eligibility; specifying income and asset qualifications. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 184 expands Oklahoma's food assistance program (SNAP) to include households already receiving state-funded benefits like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or maintenance-of-effort (MOE) aid. It sets a 170% federal poverty level income limit for eligibility with no asset restrictions, directly affecting low-income households currently qualifying for these state programs. The bill requires the Department of Human Services to seek federal approval to implement this change, which takes effect July 1, 2025. This policy update broadens access to nutrition assistance without increasing state costs for the program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands SNAP (public health nutrition program) to low-income households, improving access to food security which directly supports public health outcomes per topic description.85% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1353: Schools; creating the Menstrual Products for Schools Revolving Fund; providing for use of fund to assist certain schools in making menstrual products available in certain restrooms. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1353 creates a revolving fund in Oklahoma's State Treasury to provide free menstrual products (tampons and sanitary napkins) in designated restrooms at public schools. It directly affects all public school districts and charter schools in Oklahoma by requiring the State Department of Education to use this fund to help schools make these products available at no cost in restrooms used by females or single-occupancy facilities. The fund is supported by state appropriations, donations, and grants, with the Department of Education managing disbursements to schools. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill uses state appropriations to fund free menstrual products in schools, directly advancing public service funding through state budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides free menstrual products in school restrooms to ensure student access, attendance, and well-being, directly supporting educational access for K-12 students.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides free menstrual products in public schools, improving access to essential health supplies under public health programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 1201: Revenue and taxation; credit; pregnancy resource centers; effective date.

HB 1201 creates a 70% tax credit for Oklahoma taxpayers who donate to certified pregnancy resource centers, capping the credit at $50,000 per donor annually. To qualify, centers must provide free, non-abortion services (like prenatal care and counseling) without performing or referring for abortions, and must be certified by the state health director. The total annual tax credits for all donors are capped at $5 million, with annual adjustments to prevent exceeding this limit. The credit applies to donations of $100 or more and takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 70% tax credit for donations to pregnancy centers, reducing taxpayer liability while capping total annual credits at $5M, aligning with tax relief and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates tax credit for donations to centers providing prenatal care and counseling (non-abortion healthcare services), directing funds toward specific health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 1182: Appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Human Services. Emergency.

SB 1182 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to help fund its existing legal duties. The bill provides specific funding to support the department's operations without creating new programs or changing eligibility rules. It declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage, though it does not specify which exact services or populations will be directly impacted by this allocation. This is a routine budgetary measure, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue to fund existing DHS operations without new programs, supporting budget allocation for essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $100k to DHS for existing operations, supporting healthcare program funding without new initiatives or coverage changes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1833: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; directing the Department of Human Services to seek certain federal waiver. Effective date.

SB 1833 directs Oklahoma's Department of Human Services to seek a federal waiver preventing SNAP (food stamp) benefits from being used to purchase candy and soft drinks, and to potentially exclude other "nonnutritive" foods. The department must submit a waiver request to the USDA with public health justification, an implementation plan for retail point-of-sale systems, and an education strategy for recipients. If approved, the restrictions would take effect within six months, requiring annual reports to state leaders on SNAP spending patterns and program impacts. This bill directly affects SNAP recipients in Oklahoma by changing eligible purchases and requires federal approval for implementation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts SNAP use of unhealthy foods for public health justification, aligning with healthcare policy goals to improve nutrition outcomes and prevent diet-related health issues.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 1638: Governmental Tort Claims Act; modifying definition; authorizing award of certain costs and fees. Effective date.

SB 1638 amends Oklahoma's Governmental Tort Claims Act to clarify definitions of "charitable health care provider" and "community health care provider," specifically expanding protections for entities serving indigent patients. It authorizes courts to award claimants' legal costs and fees when they successfully sue state or local government entities for negligence. This change directly affects individuals and organizations filing tort claims against government bodies, particularly health care providers who offer free or low-cost services to medically indigent residents. The bill modifies Sections 152 and 154 of the act to streamline these claims while ensuring claimants who win can recover their litigation expenses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands legal protections for healthcare providers serving indigent patients and enables claimants to recover legal costs in negligence cases against government entities, strengthening patient access to care.85% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 3390: Home and Community Based programs; Oklahoma Department of Human Services; rating system; inspection reports; substantiated complaints; administrator information; annual updates; effective date.

HB 3390 requires the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to update its Provider Search website to include specific information about Home and Community Based programs, directly affecting agencies providing Advantage Waiver, Living Choice, Medically Fragile Waiver, and State Plan Personal Care services. The website must display a rating system, inspection reports, substantiated complaints, administrator details, and a link to report issues to the State Department of Health. Agencies must update their information annually to maintain accuracy on the site. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires transparent reporting on healthcare providers' ratings, inspections, and complaints, improving public access to service quality data for Home and Community Based programs.85% confidence

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 3714: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; appropriations; Barbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program; amount and purpose; funding; effective date; emergency.

HB 3714 appropriates $1,000,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund for the Barbara Weber ALS Grant Program during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will support the Oklahoma State Department of Health in administering grants to assist individuals diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The bill authorizes the use of these funds to cover program operations but does not establish new eligibility criteria or services. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation. This is a funding authorization for an existing program, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M from General Revenue Fund for ALS grant program, directly funding a public health initiative under state budget management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $1M for ALS grant program funding healthcare services for patients, directly advancing healthcare access without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1562: Hospice; specifying certain penalties; defining term. Effective date.

SB 1562 updates Oklahoma's hospice care regulations by requiring hospices to coordinate services with patients' primary physicians and community providers, maintain 24/7 care availability, and provide bereavement support. It specifies penalties for hospices or employees who knowingly solicit patients from other hospices, including fines of $500-$2,000 per violation, and prohibits contracting with providers holding a conditional license within 18 months. The bill also clarifies that advertising and marketing are permitted if not false, misleading, or tied to referral volume. These changes apply directly to all hospice providers licensed in Oklahoma, aiming to improve care coordination and prevent unethical practices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospice coordination with primary physicians, 24/7 care, and bereavement support - improving patient access and care quality per healthcare policy indicators.95% confidence