Rep. Danny Williams

Maddy summaryHB 3353 updates Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board rules to prevent conflicts of interest. It prohibits board members (or their law firms/partners) from representing incarcerated inmates in legal matters while serving on the Board, and requires disqualification from voting on cases involving inmates they previously represented. The bill also mandates board members to disclose potential conflicts and uphold impartiality. These changes take effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting Board members and inmates whose cases involve prior legal representation by a Board member.

Maddy summaryHB 3356 updates Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board procedures for inmate release. It requires the Board to consider victim impact statements from sentencing and mandate that inmates pay monetary restitution for economic losses to victims before parole is granted. The bill also adds new conditions: inmates must secure suitable employment or housing, complete education programs (to a set proficiency level or earn a diploma), and may need to finish programs after release. Parole officers must help inmates find jobs or education, and failing to complete required programs can lead to parole revocation. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3360 updates Oklahoma's Medicaid eligibility framework by amending Section 3277 of the Oklahoma Statutes. It clarifies that the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) retains the authority to determine eligibility criteria and standards for Medicaid recipients. The bill does not specify new eligibility rules but updates the legal basis for OHCA's future decisions. It becomes effective November 1, 2026. This procedural change directly affects Medicaid recipients by determining how eligibility standards will be set by OHCA moving forward.

Maddy summaryHB 3355 reorganizes Oklahoma's medical marijuana program by moving the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority from the State Department of Health to become a separate agency. It transfers all existing licenses, records, personnel, assets, and responsibilities to this new authority, effective upon the bill's enactment. The reorganized agency will continue overseeing patient licenses, business operations, and enforcement under existing medical marijuana laws. This change directly affects medical marijuana businesses, patients with licenses, and state employees involved in the program.

Maddy summaryHB 3366 creates the name "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Workplace Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy provisions described in the provided text. It does not establish new requirements, affect specific groups, or change existing laws. The bill serves only to name the act and specify its implementation date.

Maddy summaryHB 3368 requires health insurance plans covering prescription drugs to allow pharmacies (including those providing compound drugs) to bid for pharmacy service contracts at least every three years. It applies specifically to plans not already using an open pharmacy network, meaning insurers must periodically seek bids from pharmacies rather than maintaining fixed contracts. The bill does not affect plans that already operate open networks, and it takes effect on November 1, 2026. This changes how insurers select pharmacy partners for covered drug services.

Maddy summaryHB 3352 updates Oklahoma's pardon and parole procedures by revising statutory language and adding new requirements. It creates an accelerated commutation process for individuals convicted of crimes reclassified from felonies to misdemeanors, requiring the Pardon and Parole Board to prioritize these cases. The bill mandates extended notification timelines (20 business days) for victims, district attorneys, and the Attorney General before decisions, and requires the Board to provide detailed annual reports to the Legislature on approval rates and public input. These changes apply directly to the Pardon and Parole Board, inmates seeking commutation or pardon, and crime victims.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma bill requires Medicaid providers and managed care organizations to retain relevant records for six years. It authorizes the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to audit providers for fraud, contract breaches, or billing errors, with written notice required before audits. If violations are found, providers may face fines up to $5,000 per incident or lose their Medicaid contracts. The bill also establishes a faster process for resolving disputes over audit findings, including informal conferences and expedited hearings.

Maddy summaryHB 3350 updates the language in Oklahoma's murder sentencing statute (21 O.S. § 701.11) without changing legal standards. It clarifies that juries must unanimously identify specific aggravating circumstances beyond a reasonable doubt when recommending the death penalty, and specifies that the death penalty cannot be imposed if no aggravating circumstances are found or if mitigating circumstances outweigh them. The bill directly affects murder sentencing procedures in Oklahoma courts, requiring clearer written jury instructions. It is purely a linguistic update to existing law, with no substantive policy changes, and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3361 sets minimum reimbursement rates for Medicaid providers in Oklahoma through July 2027. It requires contracted entities to pay participating providers 100% of the standard fee schedule rate and non-participating providers 90% of the 2021 rate. The bill mandates value-based payment plans for providers tied to quality metrics, while ensuring specific protections for pharmacies, rural health clinics, behavioral health clinics, and emergency medical services. It also requires contracted entities to spend at least 11% of healthcare expenses on primary care and updates capitation rates annually based on federal standards. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.