Healthcare

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 740: Child sexual abuse; creating the Cindy Clemishire Act; creating Trey's Law. Effective date.

SB 740 amends Oklahoma's mental health definitions to modernize terminology and clarify eligibility for care. It replaces outdated terms like "insane" and "mental disease" with "mental illness" throughout the law and defines key terms such as "person requiring treatment" (based on specific risk criteria like immediate harm to self/others) and "licensed mental health professional" (including psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors). The bill directly affects mental health facilities, providers, and individuals receiving care by standardizing how these terms are used in legal documents, admission processes, and treatment decisions. It does not create new services or funding but ensures consistent application of existing mental health laws.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModernizes mental health definitions to clarify eligibility for care and expand access to licensed professionals, improving service delivery per bill's purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1425: Health care; repealing provisions related to the Health Care Workforce Resources Board. Effective date.

SB 1425 repeals three existing Oklahoma statutes related to health care workforce programs: 70 O.S. 2021 §2640 (Oklahoma Health Care Workers and Educators Assistance Program) and 74 O.S. 2021 §§3200.1-3200.2 (Health Care Workforce Resources Act). This bill eliminates the legal framework for these specific programs, which previously provided assistance to health care workers and educators. The repeal takes effect on November 1, 2026, and directly affects the administrative structure and operations of those programs. No new provisions or funding are created; the bill solely removes the existing laws.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals statutes funding health workforce programs, eliminating legal framework for assistance to healthcare workers and educators, effectively defunding these initiatives.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRepeals health care worker assistance programs, eliminating funding and support for workers' benefits and resources.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2026

HB 3767: Controlled dangerous substances; adding certain substances to Schedules I and IV; effective date.

HB 3767 adds specific synthetic drugs and substances to Oklahoma's Schedule I and IV of controlled dangerous substances under state law. It directly affects anyone possessing, distributing, or using the newly listed compounds, including various fentanyl analogs (like para-fluorofentanyl), synthetic hallucinogens (like psilocybin and salvia), and other novel psychoactive substances. The bill amends Oklahoma's Controlled Dangerous Substances Act by expanding the official lists in Schedule I (substances with no medical use and high abuse potential) and Schedule IV (substances with accepted medical use but potential for abuse). This creates new legal prohibitions for these substances without requiring additional medical or legal exceptions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill adds substances like psilocybin (used in mental health treatments) to Schedule I/IV, restricting medical access to compounds with potential healthcare applications, directly limiting patient access to certain treatments.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1500: Pharmacy benefit managers; prohibiting certain payment from conditioned on certain provisions; prohibiting certain provider from bearing risks; requiring certain payments; establishing accounting requirements; authorizing Attorney General to levy fines. Effective date.

SB 1500 requires pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) and other payors to pay pharmacies within 30 days for "clean claims" (properly submitted claims without issues). It prohibits PBMs from conditioning payments on post-transaction reconciliations or shifting payment delays to pharmacies, and mandates transparent accounting for payments. The bill also authorizes Oklahoma’s Attorney General to impose fines for violations and voids contracts that violate these rules. These changes directly affect pharmacies (as providers) and PBMs/insurers (as payors) by standardizing payment timelines and reducing financial risk for pharmacies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires timely PBM payments to pharmacies, prevents payment delays, mandates transparency - improves pharmacy access and financial stability for healthcare delivery.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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failed · Oklahoma · House May 5, 2026

HJR 1067: Joint resolution; terminating effect of Medicaid expansion coverage mandate under specified condition; providing certain construction.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to expand Oklahoma's Medicaid program to cover low-income adults. It would require the state to maintain eligibility without additional restrictions and allow Oklahoma to halt Medicaid expansion funding if federal matching falls below 90%. The amendment must be approved by voters via ballot measure. If passed, it would change Medicaid eligibility rules and create a specific funding threshold for state coverage. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to place this proposal on the ballot for voter approval.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage for low-income adults, maintains eligibility without restrictions, and secures funding thresholds - directly advancing healthcare access and coverage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1833: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; directing the Department of Human Services to seek certain federal waiver. Effective date.

SB 1833 directs Oklahoma's Department of Human Services to seek a federal waiver preventing SNAP (food stamp) benefits from being used to purchase candy and soft drinks, and to potentially exclude other "nonnutritive" foods. The department must submit a waiver request to the USDA with public health justification, an implementation plan for retail point-of-sale systems, and an education strategy for recipients. If approved, the restrictions would take effect within six months, requiring annual reports to state leaders on SNAP spending patterns and program impacts. This bill directly affects SNAP recipients in Oklahoma by changing eligible purchases and requires federal approval for implementation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts SNAP use of unhealthy foods for public health justification, aligning with healthcare policy goals to improve nutrition outcomes and prevent diet-related health issues.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

passed both · Oklahoma · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 3329: Sunsets; State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Board; repealer; effective date; emergency.

HB 3329 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2027. The bill modifies Oklahoma Statutes Section 1-1923 to continue the board's operation, which advises the State Commissioner of Health on long-term care services. The advisory board, composed of 13 members including healthcare professionals, facility operators, and public representatives, provides recommendations on care standards for nursing homes, residential care facilities, and adult day care centers. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends advisory board overseeing long-term care standards, maintaining oversight for nursing home services under healthcare policy without cuts or restrictions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HJR 1077: Constitutional amendment; Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; creating the For Oklahoma’s Future Trust Fund; purpose; providing fund principal; requiring the Board of Investors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund to invest monies in Fund; ballot title; ordering special election on certain date; filing.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the "Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund" for Oklahoma's tobacco settlement funds. It requires that at least 75% of new tobacco settlement payments (after 2001) be deposited into this trust fund, with specific percentages increasing over time. The trust fund's earnings must be used for cancer research, tobacco prevention programs, children's health initiatives, senior care programs, and education-related expenses, with unused funds remaining in the trust. The amendment creates two governing boards to manage investments and allocate funds, and it would require voter approval before taking effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects tobacco settlement funds to health, education, and senior care programs via trust fund, ensuring fiscal allocation for public services per constitutional amendment.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates that trust fund earnings be used for education-related expenses, providing a dedicated funding source for the sector.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a trust fund for tobacco settlement money to fund cancer research, prevention, and children's health initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 2074: Pharmacy benefit managers; prohibiting PBM from refusing to accept documentation; requiring information to be included in appeal. Effective date.

SB 2074 requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to accept all documentation from pharmacies when challenging reimbursement amounts and include specific details in appeal requests. If an appeal is approved, PBMs must adjust payments within 14 days and provide claim-level details. The bill applies to all PBMs working with Oklahoma pharmacies and covers disputes over reimbursement rates for prescription drugs. It aims to streamline the appeals process and prevent delays in payments to pharmacies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires PBMs to accept all pharmacy documentation and expedite reimbursements, preventing payment delays and supporting pharmacy access to medications.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3127: Medical marijuana; policy for applicants and employees; exceptions; effective date.

HB 3127 protects Oklahoma medical marijuana patients and caregivers from discrimination in employment, public assistance, and firearm ownership. It prohibits employers from refusing to hire, firing, or penalizing individuals solely for being a licensed medical marijuana user, and bars denial of Medicaid, SNAP, or firearm rights based on that status. However, the bill mandates a "zero-tolerance" policy for safety-sensitive jobs (like operating vehicles, handling hazardous materials, or direct patient care), allowing employers to enforce drug testing and discipline for marijuana use at work. Employers may still maintain written drug testing policies under state standards, but cannot deny employment based solely on medical marijuana license status or a positive test if the user is licensed and not impaired at work.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects medical marijuana users from employment discrimination and firearm rights denial, advancing civil rights in criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects medical marijuana patients from Medicaid denial, advancing healthcare access and patient rights under public health programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects medical marijuana patients from employment discrimination, preventing refusal to hire/firing based on status, aligning with workers' rights protection in Labor & Employment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare