Sen. Paul Rosino

Maddy summarySB 1068 requires real estate brokers to provide written documentation of specific services provided directly to home buyers, rather than just listing home tours. The bill amends existing law to mandate this written agreement for services like property search assistance or negotiation support. It directly affects real estate brokers who work with buyers and the buyers themselves, ensuring clear records of the broker's role. The key provision replaces vague language about "touring a home" with explicit requirements for documenting buyer-specific services. The bill remains pending in committee as of March 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1064 requires health insurance plans in Oklahoma to use evidence-based clinical guidelines when creating step therapy protocols (where insurers mandate trying cheaper drugs first). It mandates that insurers provide a clear, accessible process for doctors and patients to request exceptions when step therapy blocks necessary medications, and they must grant exceptions if the doctor provides justification (e.g., prior drug failure, adverse reactions, or medical necessity). Insurers must respond to exception requests within 72 hours (24 hours for emergencies), and failure to respond on time automatically grants the exception. The bill directly affects insurers, healthcare providers, and patients using prescription drugs covered under step therapy protocols.

Maddy summarySB 1064 requires health insurance plans in Oklahoma to use evidence-based clinical guidelines when creating step therapy protocols (which dictate the order of medications covered for a condition). It mandates that insurers provide a clear, accessible process for patients and doctors to request exceptions to these protocols, including a 72-hour response deadline (24 hours for emergencies), with exceptions automatically approved if deadlines are missed. The bill specifies five medical justifications for granting exceptions, such as drug ineffectiveness, adverse reactions, or prior successful use of a medication. This directly affects insurers, healthcare providers, and patients seeking coverage for specific prescription drugs under step therapy.

Maddy summaryHB 1573 requires Oklahoma's Department of Human Services (DHS) to build, maintain, and oversee a secure facility for handling confidential information. The bill defines this facility as a physically and procedurally restricted area where sensitive data - like personal records - can be stored, processed, or discussed only by authorized DHS personnel. It directly affects DHS operations by mandating this facility’s creation, with implementation required by November 1, 2025. The bill focuses solely on administrative infrastructure, not on changing service eligibility or funding for residents.

Maddy summaryHB 1573 defines a "sensitive compartmented information facility" as a secure area for handling confidential information and requires the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to manage its building and maintenance. This is a procedural administrative bill with no direct impact on public services, individuals, or policy changes. It creates a new statutory requirement for the department’s internal facility management, effective November 1, 2025. The bill does not alter eligibility for services, funding, or existing programs.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma bill authorizes pharmacies to partner with central fill pharmacies to fill prescriptions under specific conditions, allowing the central pharmacy to prepare the medication while the originating pharmacy handles patient delivery. The law requires these partner pharmacies to share technology for prescription data, maintain written agreements outlining responsibilities, and ensure patient confidentiality and drug integrity during shipping. Patients must be notified that their prescription may be filled by another pharmacy, and the central fill pharmacy must label prescriptions to identify both the filling and originating pharmacies. The bill also establishes requirements for policy manuals, record-keeping, and shared services qualifications for participating pharmacies.

Maddy summarySB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 1605 requires Oklahoma public schools to use federal child nutrition funds to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all K-12 students who qualify for reduced-price meals under federal rules (e.g., those from households meeting income guidelines). It prohibits schools from charging these students any copayment for meals and mandates the state to cover costs if federal funds are insufficient. The bill also requires the Oklahoma State Department of Education to annually report meal program participation data to the Legislature and undergo a 2025 audit to ensure compliance and expanded access. This directly affects public schools, qualifying students, and state education administrators.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma bill allows pharmacies to partner with central fill pharmacies to fill prescriptions under specific conditions, enabling one pharmacy to handle the dispensing while another handles delivery. The legislation requires participating pharmacies to share ownership or have a written agreement, maintain secure electronic systems for patient data, and ensure proper storage and shipping conditions for medications. Patients must be notified in writing or via signage that their prescription may be filled by a different pharmacy, and the filled prescription label must identify both the filling and originating pharmacies. The bill also mandates that central fill pharmacies maintain detailed policy manuals covering confidentiality, drug review, and quality improvement procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1605 requires Oklahoma public schools to use federal child nutrition funds to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all qualifying students (K-12 students already eligible for reduced-price meals under federal rules), eliminating any copayments. It mandates the State Department of Education to report annually on meal program participation and eligibility data to the Legislature. The bill also requires an audit of child nutrition programs by December 2025 to verify compliance with state and federal rules and ensure expanded access to free meals. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and is declared an emergency.