SB 1466 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Advisory Committee on Midwifery; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1466 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Advisory Committee on Midwifery from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036, ensuring the committee continues operating for another decade. The committee, composed of seven members including licensed midwives, nurse-midwives, physicians, and a public member, advises the State Health Commissioner on midwifery licensure, standards, complaints, and enforcement of related laws. This bill does not change midwifery practice rules but maintains the existing structure for oversight. The extension takes effect July 1, 2026, and the bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

May 2026

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed May 6, 2026

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What changed between versions

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to change the sunset date of the Advisory Committee on Midwifery from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031, extending its existence by five years. Additionally, the composition of the committee was modified to include a fourth physician representative specializing in family practice or pediatrics, alongside the existing obstetrician representative, while maintaining the other required member categories.

Scope change

The scope of the bill was extended by five years regarding the lifespan of the Advisory Committee on Midwifery.

TIMELINE

The sunset date for the Advisory Committee on Midwifery was extended from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031.

REQUIREMENT

The committee membership requirements were updated to add a fourth physician member who must be certified in family practice or pediatrics and support midwifery.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 19, 2026 · House Apr 29, 2026

How they voted

43–4

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 50

Feb 19, 2026

D Democratic9

8 Yea 1

88% Yea

R Republican41

35 Yea 4 Nay 2

85% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 29, 2026

Committee

Referred for enrollment

upper

Apr 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 79 Nays: 11

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

CR; Do Pass Administrative Rules Committee

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Engrossed to House

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Committee

Referred for engrossment

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 41 Nays: 4

upper

Feb 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Do Pass as amended Health and Human Services committee; CR filed

upper

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors