HB 4490 creates the Oklahoma Families Thriving Everywhere Now (OFTEN) program through the Oklahoma State Department of Health, using $3 million in state funds for the 2027 fiscal year. The program provides telecare support, community outreach, and care coordination for women with high-risk pregnancies and parents of children under three, aiming to promote healthy childbirth, stable family formation, and economic self-sufficiency. Services include referrals, case management, and parenting assistance delivered by Oklahoma-based community providers. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency declaration to accelerate implementation.
SB 392 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The council, which advises on standards for nursing homes, residential care facilities, and adult day care services, continues with its existing structure of 13 members including healthcare professionals and public representatives over age 65. This extension ensures uninterrupted review of care quality, facility regulations, and enforcement under the Nursing Home Care, Residential Care, and Adult Day Care Acts. The bill does not alter the council's duties or membership requirements.
HB 4200 updates key definitions in Oklahoma's Mental Health Law to clarify eligibility for treatment and services. It revises the definition of "mental illness" to include specific impairments in thought, mood, or behavior, and adds detailed criteria for determining who qualifies as a "person requiring treatment" (e.g., immediate risk of self-harm or harm to others). The bill also specifies that certain conditions - like dementia, intellectual disabilities, homelessness, or seizure disorders - do not automatically qualify someone as needing treatment under this law. These changes directly affect mental health providers, courts, and patients by standardizing how treatment eligibility is assessed. The bill focuses solely on defining terms, not creating new programs or funding.
HB 1912, the "Corn Masa Nutrition Enhancement Act," requires corn masa flour and wet corn masa products sold in Oklahoma to contain specific folic acid levels starting January 1, 2026: 0.7 mg per pound for corn masa flour and 0.4 mg per pound for wet corn masa products. Manufacturers must also label these products to declare folic acid content per federal standards and specify whether they contain corn masa flour or were made via wet corn masa processing. The law exempts cottage food operations, food facilities, and small-volume operators from these requirements, and explicitly excludes snack foods (like chips) from the rules. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2025, with compliance beginning January 1, 2026.
This bill authorizes an emergency appropriation of approximately $19.66 million to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The funds must come from the Rate Preservation Fund in the State Treasury and are designated specifically for Title XIX services, which are Medicaid-funded mental health and substance abuse programs. The legislation includes an emergency provision, allowing the funding to take effect immediately upon the governor's approval without waiting for the regular budget cycle. This action provides direct financial resources to the state agency responsible for administering mental health and substance abuse services.
HB 1484, known as "Rain's Law," requires Oklahoma public schools to provide annual, research-based instruction on fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness to students in grades 6 through 12. The bill mandates that this instruction cover suicide prevention, fentanyl abuse and addiction prevention, local resource access, and health education about fentanyl use. Schools must incorporate this content into health classes, and the State Department of Education will develop curriculum standards and resources to support implementation. The law also designates a week for "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week" to align with National Red Ribbon Week, with age-appropriate instruction determined by each school district.
HB 3886 requires Oklahoma's State Department of Health to provide nursing homes with written notices of violations, detailing the specific rule or standard breached and the facility's obligation to submit a correction plan within 10 working days. The bill mandates that health personnel remain on-site during emergencies (like life-endangering situations) until a facility's "Plan of Removal" is accepted. It also establishes clear procedures for facilities to dispute violations through informal resolution or formal hearings, and requires exit conferences where facilities can discuss preliminary findings before final reports are issued. This bill directly affects licensed nursing homes operating under Oklahoma's Nursing Home Care Act, enhancing transparency and due process in regulatory enforcement.
HB 3390 requires the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to update its Provider Search website to include specific information about Home and Community Based programs, directly affecting agencies providing Advantage Waiver, Living Choice, Medically Fragile Waiver, and State Plan Personal Care services. The website must display a rating system, inspection reports, substantiated complaints, administrator details, and a link to report issues to the State Department of Health. Agencies must update their information annually to maintain accuracy on the site. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 4407 creates the "Options Counseling for Long-term Care Revolving Fund" within Oklahoma's State Treasury to provide free long-term care planning assistance. The fund, financed by state/federal appropriations, donations, and grants, will allow the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to offer in-person or phone counseling about long-term care options to individuals or their representatives. Money from the fund can be spent without annual budget restrictions, with expenditures requiring standard state approval processes. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and is classified as an emergency measure.
HB 4412 creates a permanent revolving fund in Oklahoma's State Treasury called the "ADvantage Waiver Home and Community-based Services for Seniors Revolving Fund." This fund, managed by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, will provide home and community-based care services to seniors who would otherwise require nursing facility placement but choose to remain in home or community settings instead. The fund will be financed using state and federal funds, donations, grants, and other designated contributions, with no annual budget restrictions. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, to support seniors seeking alternatives to nursing home care.
