Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 11, 2026

SB 1653: Professions and occupations; enacting the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. Effective date.

SB 1653 would allow Oklahoma to join the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, enabling licensed occupational therapists and assistants from participating states to practice in Oklahoma without obtaining a separate Oklahoma license. This "Compact Privilege" applies when the patient is located in Oklahoma (the "Remote State"), preserving each state's regulatory authority while facilitating interstate practice. The bill establishes mutual recognition of licenses, supports military spouses relocating across states, and includes provisions for telehealth services and sharing disciplinary information between states. It directly affects occupational therapists seeking to practice across state lines and enhances access to services for patients in Oklahoma.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables interstate practice for occupational therapists, improving patient access to care without separate licensing requirements.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 11, 2026

SB 1503: Choosing Childbirth Act; allowing out-of-state organizations to receive grants. Effective date.

SB 1503, the "Choosing Childbirth Act," allows Oklahoma to provide state grants to both in-state and out-of-state nonprofit organizations that offer services supporting pregnant women to carry pregnancies to term. It covers reimbursable services like medical care, mental health support, housing assistance, transportation, and postpartum care (aimed at reducing maternal/infant mortality by 3% by 2026), but explicitly prohibits funding for organizations providing or referring for abortions. To qualify, organizations must be registered nonprofits in Oklahoma, provide accurate fetal development information, and certify that funds won’t support abortion counseling or referrals. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds maternal healthcare services including mental health, medical care, and postpartum support to reduce mortality, directly advancing healthcare access and outcomes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 11, 2026

SB 1655: Oklahoma Adoption Code; modifying applicability of certain confidentiality provisions. Emergency.

SB 1655 modifies Oklahoma's adoption confidentiality rules to allow limited sharing of identifying information under specific conditions. It permits biological and adoptive parents to mutually agree in writing to share identifying details, with court and agency notification. The bill also allows the Department of Human Services to share adoptive parent contact information with healthcare providers managing an adopted child's "Children’s Specialty Plan" for medical continuity. Most adoption records remain confidential, with exceptions only for these two scenarios, and the law takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables sharing adoptive parent contact info with healthcare providers managing adopted children's 'Children’s Specialty Plan' for medical continuity, improving care coordination.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 11, 2026

SB 1561: Emergency medical services; modifying certain disciplinary actions. Effective date.

SB 1561 updates Oklahoma's enforcement rules for ambulance services that violate emergency medical regulations. It expands the State Commissioner of Health's disciplinary options to include requiring free public service or mandatory training programs, in addition to fines, license suspensions, or probation. The bill clarifies that out-of-state ambulance services responding to emergencies in Oklahoma must comply with state rules and submit documentation of their response. These changes strengthen oversight of ambulance services operating within the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens EMS compliance through expanded disciplinary measures (free service, training), ensuring service quality and patient safety per healthcare regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 11, 2026

SB 1849: Practice of podiatry; modifying certain license renewal requirements; broadening allowed continuing education. Effective date.

SB 1849 modifies Oklahoma's continuing education requirements for podiatrists renewing their licenses. It mandates 60 hours of continuing education every two years, including at least 2 hours on pain management, opioid use, or addiction (unless the practitioner lacks a federal DEA registration). The bill broadens acceptable continuing education to include medical marijuana training approved by the Board and allows out-of-state practitioners to substitute hours from where they practice. Fully retired podiatrists are exempt but must complete accrued requirements if they resume practice. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates pain management/opioid training for podiatrists, enhancing professional standards in healthcare practice and addressing substance use concerns.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 8, 2026

SB 1379: Attorney General; establishing certain pilot program; stating eligibility requirements; Victims of Human Trafficking and Prevention Revolving Fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1379 establishes a two-year pilot program through Oklahoma's Attorney General's Office to provide grants to private nonprofit organizations supporting victims of sexual and labor trafficking. The program funds specific services like emergency shelter, mental health counseling, legal assistance, job training, and medical care - directly benefiting trafficking victims through partner organizations. Eligible organizations must demonstrate experience serving trafficking victims, maintain confidentiality, and use grants primarily for direct services (not exceeding 15% for administrative costs). Recipients must submit quarterly reports on services provided and outcomes, with the Attorney General compiling annual program evaluations for state leaders. The bill expands allowable uses of the Victims of Human Trafficking Fund to support this initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes specific appropriation for trafficking victim services, directly funding public safety programs through state budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds victim services for trafficking survivors, aligning with criminal justice reform by supporting victims and enhancing victim protection within the justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds medical care and mental health counseling for trafficking victims via grants to nonprofits, directly supporting healthcare services as specified in bill's summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides job training services for labor trafficking victims, directly supporting employment opportunities and workforce reintegration as part of victim assistance.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · House May 7, 2026

HB 4430: Medical malpractice; Physician Assistant Act requirements; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse malpractice insurance requirements; compliance; effective date.

HB 4430 changes Oklahoma's rules for physician assistants (PAs) by allowing those with 6,240+ hours of postgraduate clinical experience to practice without physician supervision. PAs meeting this threshold must report their hours to the State Board online (no fee), and the Board will maintain a public list of qualifying PAs. PAs with fewer hours or unreported experience must maintain practice agreements with physicians, including telecommunication requirements and regular reviews. The bill also clarifies prescription authority: experienced PAs can prescribe without delegation, while supervised PAs must follow their physician's delegated protocols, especially for controlled substances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands PA practice autonomy for experienced providers, improving access to care without physician oversight, aligning with patient access indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · House May 7, 2026

HB 4118: Family caregiver credit; mileage; eligible expenditures; age requirement; eligible family member; effective date.

HB 4118 proposes a tax credit for Oklahoma caregivers of eligible family members. It allows a 50% credit on qualifying expenses - such as medical travel mileage, home modifications, medical equipment, and hiring aides - for caregivers with income under $50,000 (or $100,000 for couples) caring for someone aged 62+ who needs help with two or more daily living tasks (like bathing, dressing, or eating). The credit caps at $2,000 annually per family, rising to $3,000 if the care recipient is a veteran or has dementia. The total annual credit pool is limited to $1.5 million, with unused funds adjusted yearly. If passed, it would take effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing burden for lower-income caregivers ($50k/$100k income cap), aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit for healthcare-related caregiver expenses (medical travel, equipment, aides), reducing financial barriers to elder/veteran care access.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly increases tax credit cap to $3,000 for veterans' caregivers, directly expanding benefits for veteran care recipients.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1984: Practice of osteopathic medicine; modifying various provisions of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act. Effective date.

SB 1984 amends Oklahoma's Osteopathic Medicine Act to modernize regulations for osteopathic physicians and the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners. It clarifies definitions (like "emergency" and "emergency suspension"), expands the Board's subpoena power and authority to design exams, and updates disciplinary procedures by adding/removing grounds for action. The bill also requires electronic license renewals, clarifies telemedicine practice rules (requiring a proper patient record for remote care), and specifies conditions for emergency license suspensions. These changes directly affect licensed osteopathic physicians in Oklahoma, the regulatory Board, and patients through updated oversight and licensing processes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModernizes osteopathic regulations, clarifies telemedicine rules, and streamlines licensing - enhancing provider efficiency and patient access within healthcare delivery.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

passed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HJR 1096: Joint Resolution; approving certain Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority proposed major rule changes; directing distribution.

This bill approves specific rule changes proposed by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority regarding the state's medical cannabis program. By passing this resolution, the legislature officially adopts these new regulations, which will guide how medical marijuana is distributed and managed. The Oklahoma Secretary of State is tasked with sending a copy of the approved rules to the Governor and the official state register. This action formalizes the authority's operational guidelines without altering the underlying laws governing medical marijuana use.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands patient access to medical cannabis, a treatment option for specific health conditions, thereby strengthening healthcare options.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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