SB 1447 prohibits the Oklahoma Employees Insurance Plan from awarding contracts to pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) that have settled lawsuits, been fined, or faced judgments exceeding $4 million in the past five years. The bill requires that state contract evaluations must favor PBMs headquartered in Oklahoma for at least one year and disfavor PBMs with corporate ties to health insurers, retail pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, or drug manufacturers. Contracted PBMs must also certify compliance with Oklahoma’s health information laws and maintain SOC 2 Type 2 security certification. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1484 requires Oklahoma medical examiners to conduct standardized investigations for sudden infant or young deaths (including SIDS, SUID, SDY, and SADS), mandating autopsies when needed, review of medical records, and documentation of recent immunizations. It requires medical examiners to notify parents or legal guardians before investigations begin and grants them the right to refuse parts of the process unless a crime is suspected. The bill expands mandatory investigations to cover all sudden unexplained deaths in children under 20, requiring reporting to a national CDC/NIH registry and sharing findings with the State Department of Health. This directly affects medical examiners, parents/guardians of deceased children, and state health authorities through new procedural requirements.
SB 1567 modifies Oklahoma's rules for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) by allowing supervising physicians to charge reasonable fees for oversight services, requiring these fees to be disclosed in written agreements and based on fair market value. The bill prohibits the Oklahoma Board of Nursing from imposing fees for maintaining supervision agreements or related administrative tasks. It also mandates that supervision agreements include specific details like fee structures, scope of practice, emergency plans, and alternate physician designations. This directly affects APRNs who rely on physician supervision and supervising physicians, streamlining oversight requirements while ensuring transparency in fee arrangements.
SB 1457 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Construction Industries Board from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. This procedural bill updates the statutory language in 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.2 to reflect the new sunset date and declares an emergency to make the change effective July 1, 2026. The bill does not alter the Board's regulatory responsibilities for plumbing, electrical, mechanical trades, building inspectors, or roofing contractors. It directly affects the Board's continued operation and the industries it oversees under existing licensing laws.
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.
SB 1428 creates the Office of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Service Coordination within Oklahoma’s State Department of Health, effective November 1, 2026. The office will coordinate statewide dementia services, eliminate duplicated efforts, collect data, support staff training, and identify grant opportunities to improve care for individuals with Alzheimer’s or related dementias and their caregivers. It requires the office to maintain a full-time dementia services coordinator position to manage operations. The bill repeals two outdated sections of Oklahoma law (63 O.S. 2021, Sections 1-879.2 and 1-879.3) related to dementia services.
SB 1565 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid program to include nutrition support services for pregnant and postpartum women with diet-related conditions or high-risk pregnancy factors. It mandates medically tailored home-delivered meals designed by dietitians to meet specific medical needs, along with optional nutritional counseling, to improve maternal health outcomes. The bill authorizes Oklahoma Health Care Authority to use federal funds from the CMS Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model exclusively for these services. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure.
SB 2069 prohibits hunters in Oklahoma from taking migratory birds (including ducks, geese, doves, and cranes) by baiting or hunting on baited areas. It defines "baited areas" as locations where salt, grain, or feed was placed to attract birds, banning hunting there for 10 days after removal. The bill allows exceptions for normal agricultural practices like grain scattering during harvest but imposes fines ($250-$750 for first offenses) and automatic license revocation (1-10 years) for violations. This directly affects hunters using prohibited methods, with stricter penalties for repeat offenses. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1735 changes the oversight of Oklahoma's technology center schools by directing them to follow rules set by the State Board of Career and Technology Education instead of the State Board of Education. It updates governance requirements, including how boards of education are structured (5-7 elected members), how district zones are drawn using census boundaries, and election procedures for board members. The bill affects technology center schools and their governing boards, ensuring they operate under career-focused education rules rather than general school district regulations. Key provisions include census-based zone boundaries for representation and clarifying levy processes similar to traditional school districts.
SB 1463 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Polygraph Examiners Board from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036, ensuring the board continues operating under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. This bill directly affects the Polygraph Examiners Board, which regulates polygraph examiners and oversees licensing, rules, and enforcement within the state. The key provision updates the statutory sunset date while preserving the board's existing structure, membership requirements, and authority to review agency actions related to polygraph examinations. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation.
SB 1465 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. The bill amends the existing statute (59 O.S. § 475.3) to update the board's expiration date while maintaining its current structure and duties. This procedural change ensures the board continues operating under existing rules without altering its composition, appointment process, or regulatory authority. The extension takes effect July 1, 2026, and was enacted as an emergency measure.
SB 1826 removes the expiration date for Oklahoma's Enterprise Zone incentive program, making the tax credits and matching payments permanent. It directly affects businesses locating or expanding within designated enterprise zones and local governments approving projects in those areas. Key provisions include setting a $200,000 annual cap on state payments per business, establishing county-specific investment limits ($20-40 million), and requiring local governments to prove projects will generate at least $1 million in payroll or $5 million in investment. The bill also clarifies eligibility for tourism projects and restricts retail development (except for healthy food stores in low-access areas). This update maintains existing incentive structures while eliminating the program’s automatic termination.
