Rep. Cindy Roe

Maddy summaryHB 3287 requires all Oklahoma hospitals and healthcare facilities to post clear signage in visible and private areas, stating: "If you are a victim of domestic abuse or human trafficking for commercial sex, please notify the staff of this facility immediately." The bill mandates facilities to create protocols for reporting suspected abuse or trafficking cases to law enforcement before a patient's discharge or release, while also including procedures to protect victims from contact with alleged perpetrators during this process. The State Department of Health must establish rules for signage size, placement, and format. This law takes effect on November 1, 2026, directly impacting healthcare providers and supporting victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the second week of April as Lung Cancer Action Week throughout Oklahoma. It encourages residents to learn about lung cancer risk factors, early detection methods, and available actions during this time. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding, but rather serves to raise public awareness about the disease.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Oklahoma to raise awareness about preventing child maltreatment. It directly affects all citizens, businesses, and social institutions by encouraging them to support parents in raising safe, healthy children. The resolution emphasizes community partnerships among families, schools, and service agencies to create healthy environments for children. It highlights the importance of early prevention over later repair and calls for evidence-based services for affected children.

Maddy summarySB 1426 modifies Oklahoma's protective services law for vulnerable adults by requiring that mandatory reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and public disclosures must be based on "substantiated findings" rather than mere suspicion. It directly affects healthcare workers, social workers, long-term care facility staff, and others who currently have mandatory reporting duties under Section 10-104. The bill amends reporting procedures to limit initial reports to confirmed cases and restricts public disclosures of findings to only those that have been substantiated through investigation. This change aims to reduce false reports while maintaining protections for vulnerable adults.

Maddy summaryHB 1581 updates Oklahoma's child abuse review team requirements under the Children's Code. It mandates that each county (or contiguous counties) establish a multidisciplinary team - including law enforcement, medical staff, child welfare workers, and prosecutors - to coordinate investigations of child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. Key provisions require teams to develop joint investigation protocols, minimize stress on child victims, provide mandatory training for members, and submit annual reports to the Commission on Children and Youth. The bill also establishes annual reviews to ensure teams meet standards and removes non-compliant teams from state records. This directly affects county-level child protection teams, agencies, and child welfare systems across Oklahoma.

Maddy summaryHB 4463 creates the "Oklahoma Health Care Workplace Incentive Safety Act," requiring hospitals and health care systems receiving state reimbursement to adopt formal workplace violence policies. It establishes a committee to develop safety metrics, assess hospital compliance annually, and administer incentives paid by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. The bill directly affects participating healthcare facilities by linking state funding to workplace safety standards, with the committee also identifying federal funding opportunities and submitting legislative recommendations.

Maddy summarySB 1663 requires all health insurance plans in Oklahoma to cover specific cooling systems (like scalp or hand cooling devices) used during chemotherapy to prevent side effects such as hair loss or nerve issues. This directly affects chemotherapy patients who use these devices and insurers who must provide coverage without applying annual deductibles, co-pays, or coinsurance. The bill also ensures this coverage isn’t subject to standard plan limits and includes limited exceptions for health savings accounts related to preventive care. It aims to reduce out-of-pocket costs for a specific, medically necessary treatment. The bill is designated as an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon approval.

Maddy summaryHB 3284 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Abortion Consolidation Act of 2026" for future abortion-related legislation and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive policy changes or new regulations regarding abortion access. It serves solely as an administrative title for consolidating existing or future abortion laws under this specific act. The bill does not affect current laws or directly impact any individuals, as it only names a future legislative framework.

Maddy summaryHB 3289, the "Providers' Bill of Rights Act of 2026," requires assisted living facilities in Oklahoma to prominently post a bill of rights for their providers. It grants providers specific rights, including the ability to terminate resident contracts with 30 days' notice for just cause, refuse services beyond contracted agreements, access resident records for placement assessments, and report grievances without fear of retaliation. The bill directly affects assisted living facility providers by defining their contractual and operational rights within the continuum of care framework. It does not alter resident rights but establishes clear protocols for provider interactions and facility management. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3293 is a procedural bill that names the "Children's Law Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new policies or affect any specific groups, as it only provides a title and implementation date for an existing or future law. The bill serves as a formal naming and dating mechanism with no substantive provisions. This is a standard procedural step common in legislative processes.