Health insurance; Oklahoma Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWA) Insurance Plans Reform Act of 2026; effective date.
HB 3653 creates the "Oklahoma Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWA) Insurance Plans Reform Act of 2026," establishing new regulations for health insurance plans used by multiple employers. This bill directly affects MEWAs operating in Oklahoma, which are group health plans sponsored by multiple unrelated employers. The act will take effect on November 1, 2026, though the specific regulatory changes it introduces are not detailed in the provided text. The bill serves as the foundational framework for future MEWA regulations but does not outline the exact provisions or requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
0
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Preston Stinson
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 3653
Scope: OK
Hi! I can help you understand HB 3653. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline