Sen. Julie McIntosh

Maddy summarySB 807, the "Vaccine Transparency and Informed Consent Act," requires Oklahoma healthcare providers to give patients a written document before administering any vaccine. This document must detail all vaccine ingredients (using CDC guidelines), testing history, all known risks (including VAERS data), ethical considerations (like fetal tissue use), exemption options, and information about the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Providers must obtain written patient consent acknowledging receipt of this information and their voluntary choice to accept, decline, or defer the vaccine. Violations could result in fines up to $5,000 per incident, with penalties enforced by licensing boards. The bill affects all healthcare providers administering vaccines in Oklahoma and takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 321 creates a sales tax holiday for disaster preparedness items in Oklahoma, exempting these items from sales tax during specific three-day periods each year (the last Friday in March and September through the following Sunday). It directly affects consumers purchasing qualifying items like emergency kits, safety gear, food supplies, and fastening tools (e.g., tarps, ropes) for natural or man-made disasters. The bill defines "disaster preparedness supplies" broadly across four categories and authorizes the Oklahoma Tax Commission to establish implementation rules. The exemption becomes effective July 1, 2025.