SB 1290: 2-1-1 services; creating the 2-1-1 Hotline Revolving Fund; specifying type of fund and source of monies. Effective date. Emergency. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to transition from the House version to the Senate floor version, primarily updating the document title, committee report date, and page headers. The substantive policy language regarding the creation of the 2-1-1 Hotline Revolving Fund, its funding sources, and expenditure rules remains identical in both versions.

Scope change

No change in scope or applicability; the bill's subject matter is consistent between versions.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document header from 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' to 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' and changed the session date to March 4, 2026.

Changed the bill identifier from 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ENGROSSED' to 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE'.

Updated the committee report date from April 7, 2026 to March 4, 2026.

Altered page footers and headers to reflect the Senate floor version formatting.

SB1290 (3-17-26) (DEEVERS) FA1.PDF → Floor (House) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a Senate floor amendment into a House floor version, transforming the document from a proposed amendment into a complete enacted statute. The substantive policy content remains consistent, establishing a permanent 2-1-1 Hotline Revolving Fund and prohibiting the use of those funds for services related to abortion while prioritizing referrals to crisis pregnancy centers.

Scope change

The document scope changed from a partial amendment proposal to a full legislative act containing new statutory sections, effective dates, and committee reports.

TECHNICAL

Added the full statutory text including Section 1 (fund creation), Section 2 (effective date of July 1, 2026), and Section 3 (emergency declaration).

Included a Committee Report from the Appropriations and Budget Committee dated April 7, 2026, recommending the bill pass as amended.

Changed the document header from 'Senate Chamber' to 'House of Representatives' and updated the legislative session details.

Removed the amendment motion language and signature lines for the Senator, as the bill is now presented as final floor legislation.

Committee Substitute → SB1290 (3-17-26) (DEEVERS) FA1.PDF · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to add a new restriction prohibiting the use of 2-1-1 Hotline Revolving Fund monies to refer individuals to organizations that perform, promote, or facilitate abortions. Instead, the system must now prioritize referrals to crisis pregnancy centers, adoption agencies, and other life-affirming resources. The amendment also includes a requirement for annual audits to ensure compliance with this new directive.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed regarding the types of organizations eligible for referrals from the 2-1-1 hotline, specifically excluding abortion-related services and mandating prioritization of pro-life resources.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a prohibition on using fund monies to refer individuals to organizations that perform, promote, or facilitate abortions.

Mandated that the 2-1-1 system prioritize referrals to crisis pregnancy centers, adoption agencies, and other life-affirming resources.

ENFORCEMENT

Required the Department of Human Services to conduct annual audits and report to the Legislature to ensure compliance with the new referral restrictions.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title to reflect the new content and added a new subsection B to the fund's legal description.

House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill → Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered from a House Committee Substitute to a Committee Substitute, indicating it is now the official version of Senate Bill 1290 ready for final passage. The substantive policy text regarding the creation of the 2-1-1 Hotline Revolving Fund, its funding sources, and expenditure rules remains unchanged. Only administrative details such as bill numbers, session identifiers, and page footers were updated.

TECHNICAL

The document title was updated to reflect that this is the Committee Substitute version of Senate Bill 1290, replacing the previous House Committee Substitute designation.

The bill number in the header was changed from 'SENATE BILL NO. 1290' to 'SENATE BILL 1290'.

The bill number in the footer was updated from '60-2-17316' to '60-2-3752'.

Page numbering and requirement numbers in the footers were adjusted to reflect the new bill number.

Enrolled (final version) → House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill underwent significant formatting and structural reorganization, transitioning from a standard enrolled version to a House Committee Substitute. The substantive policy content regarding the creation of the 2-1-1 Hotline Revolving Fund, its funding sources, and restrictions on abortion-related services remains identical to the original version. No new policies, funding amounts, or eligibility criteria were added or removed.

Scope change

None. The scope and applicability of the bill remain unchanged.

TECHNICAL

The document structure was altered to include committee substitute headers, page numbering, and legislative session details, while removing standard enrolled bill formatting.

The text of the bill was reflowed and renumbered to fit the new formatting style, but the actual legal language and provisions were not altered.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 4 edits · Apr 28, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and signed into law, changing the effective date from July 1, 2026 to the date of passage (April 2026) and adding an emergency clause. The core policy regarding the 2-1-1 fund remains unchanged, but the legislative text was updated to reflect the final enrolled version with new co-sponsors and corrected formatting.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the fund's purpose and restrictions remains the same; however, the effective date and procedural status changed from a future-dated proposal to an immediately effective law.

TIMELINE

The effective date was moved from July 1, 2026 to the date the bill was passed and approved, making it effective immediately upon signing.

REQUIREMENT

An emergency clause was added, stating the law takes effect immediately to preserve public peace, health, or safety.

TECHNICAL

The list of co-sponsors was updated to include 'Menz' in addition to the original sponsors, and page headers were adjusted to reflect the enrolled status.

Formatting inconsistencies in the original draft were corrected, such as line breaks and spacing in the fund description.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 1 edit · Apr 27, 2026

MINOR

The bill was amended to renumber its sections, changing the effective date from Section 5 to Section 2 and the emergency declaration from Section 6 to Section 3. This adjustment aligns the bill's internal numbering with standard legislative formatting after the House passed an amendment that replaced the original title and text.

TECHNICAL

Section numbers were resequenced to correct the bill's structure after the House amendment replaced the original text.

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 5 edits · Apr 27, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten to create a permanent revolving fund for the 2-1-1 hotline instead of a one-time appropriation. The new version explicitly prohibits the fund from being used to refer individuals to abortion services and requires prioritizing referrals to crisis pregnancy centers and other life-affirming resources. Compliance is now enforced through mandatory annual audits and reporting to the Legislature.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from a general appropriation for basic needs (food, shelter, medical) to a specific fund with strict restrictions on referrals related to reproductive health services.

FISCAL

Changed from a one-time $3 million appropriation for fiscal year 2027 to a permanent revolving fund that continues indefinitely.

REQUIREMENT

Added a prohibition on using funds to refer, promote, or facilitate abortions.

Added a mandate to prioritize referrals to crisis pregnancy centers, adoption agencies, and life-affirming resources.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a requirement for annual audits and reporting to the Legislature to ensure compliance with the new restrictions.

SCOPE

Narrowed the scope of services from general needs (food, shelter, clothing, transportation, medical) to exclude abortion-related services.

2-1-1 services; creating the 2-1-1 Hotline Revolving Fund; specifying type of fund and source of monies. Effective date. Emergency.

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