Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3592: Medicaid; term; funds for abortions; exceptions; effective date.

HB 3592 prohibits Oklahoma Medicaid (SoonerCare) funds from covering abortions at facilities primarily engaged in abortion services, except in two specific cases: pregnancies resulting from rape or incest, or when a woman faces a life-threatening physical condition caused by the pregnancy (as certified by a physician). This bill directly affects Medicaid recipients seeking abortions outside these exceptions and healthcare providers receiving Medicaid payments for abortion services. Key provisions define "abortion" per existing law and block Medicaid funding for non-exempt abortion care, effective November 1, 2026. The policy change restricts Medicaid coverage for abortions with narrow medical and legal exceptions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid abortion coverage except for rape/incest/life-threatening cases, limiting access to reproductive healthcare services funded by public programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1844: Health care; creating the Hope for Oklahoma Patients Act; authorizing individualized investigational treatments for eligible patients. Effective date.

SB 1844, the "Hope for Oklahoma Patients Act," allows eligible Oklahoma patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating conditions to access genetically tailored investigational treatments (like personalized gene therapies or vaccines) when all FDA-approved options have been exhausted. It defines "eligible patients" as those meeting strict medical criteria, including physician attestation and written consent, and requires treatments to be based on the patient’s unique genetic profile. The bill makes participation voluntary for healthcare facilities and manufacturers (who may choose not to provide treatments), requires patients to cover manufacturing costs, and clarifies that insurers and government entities are not obligated to cover these treatments. It explicitly excludes treatments derived from embryonic stem cells or abortion-related materials and prohibits state entities from interfering with provider discretion.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables access to personalized gene therapies for terminally ill patients when standard treatments fail, expanding treatment options and aligning with patient access improvements in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3286: Health insurance; pregnancy; postpartum; newborn care; breast pumps; breastfeeding; SoonerCare; sales and use tax exemption; effective date.

HB 3286 requires all health insurance plans in Oklahoma to cover pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn care services - including support from perinatal doulas, nurse-midwives, and lactation consultants - without cost-sharing like deductibles or copays. It mandates coverage for breast pumps, supplies, feeding aids, and home visits for postpartum support for at least one year after birth. The bill also exempts breast pumps, supplies, and feeding aids from state sales and use taxes. These provisions apply to both private insurance and Oklahoma’s Medicaid program (SoonerCare), directly affecting pregnant individuals, new parents, and healthcare providers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts breast pumps and supplies from state sales tax, providing tax relief for families purchasing essential maternal health items.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates comprehensive coverage for pregnancy/postpartum care and breast pumps without cost-sharing, expanding patient access and reducing out-of-pocket costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Healthcare Workforce Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 10, 2025

SB 222: Hospitals; creating the Maternity Care Pilot Program; directing certain grant award; providing for application; limiting use of funds. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 222 creates Oklahoma's Maternity Care Pilot Program, providing a one-time $5 million grant to a single hospital to add labor and delivery services. The program targets hospitals meeting strict criteria: they must be critical access facilities, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations owned by public entities, profitable for two years, not currently offering such services, and staffed with at least one Certified Nurse-Midwife. Grant funds can only cover staffing, essential equipment/supplies, and maternal/infant health education - not construction. The State Department of Health will select the highest-scoring eligible hospital and develop application rules, with the program effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M state grant for maternity care program, directly increasing government spending on essential healthcare services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $5M grant to fund maternity care services expansion, meeting support indicators of funding and improved patient access to labor/delivery services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 2945: Abortion-inducing drugs; Protecting Moms and Babies Act; terms; exclusions; manufacture or distribute; mail, transport, deliver, prescribe, or provide; exception; qui tam actions; enforcement of prohibitions; defenses; statute of limitation; remedies; personal jurisdiction and applicability of state law; jurisdiction of appeals; protections from counteractions; severability clause; effective date.

HB 2945, the "Protecting Moms and Babies Act," prohibits manufacturing, distributing, mailing, transporting, prescribing, or providing abortion-inducing drugs in Oklahoma, with specific exceptions for medical treatments like ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage. It allows only private citizens (via "qui tam" lawsuits) to enforce the ban, not state officials, and explicitly prohibits lawsuits against pregnant women seeking abortion or common carriers transporting patients (if unaware of intent). The law defines "abortion-inducing drugs" to include medications like Mifeprex and misoprostol, excluding use for non-abortion medical purposes. Key exceptions permit the drug's use solely to preserve a mother's life, treat ectopic pregnancy, or address miscarriage-related complications.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits abortion-inducing drugs except for medical emergencies, restricting access to a healthcare service and limiting patient options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 989: Abortion; creating the Wrongful Death Protection Act of 2025; making certain individuals liable for wrongful death from abortion-inducing drugs. Emergency.

SB 989 creates the "Wrongful Death Protection Act of 2025," holding manufacturers, distributors, and providers of abortion-inducing drugs strictly liable for the death or injury of an unborn child or pregnant woman resulting from those drugs. It specifically targets drugs like mifepristone and misoprostol (excluding emergency contraception like Plan B), and applies to anyone involved in their supply chain. The law prohibits common defenses (e.g., ignorance of the law, consent, or negligence claims) and voids any waiver of this liability, with a 6-year statute of limitations for lawsuits. It explicitly excludes cases where abortion was performed to save a pregnant woman’s life or treat medical conditions like ectopic pregnancy.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill imposes strict liability on abortion drug supply chain, restricting access to abortion services (a healthcare service) by limiting provider availability and increasing legal risk.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 1008: Abortion; prohibition of abortion; definitions; prescribing standard based upon preservation of the life of a pregnant woman; emergency.

HB 1008 prohibits most abortions in Oklahoma except when necessary to preserve the life of a pregnant woman facing a medical emergency involving physical disorder, illness, or injury directly related to pregnancy. It defines "medical emergency" as conditions where abortion is required to save the woman's life, and imposes penalties of up to $100,000 or 10 years in prison for violations. The bill explicitly states it does not criminalize women for pregnancy outcomes and preserves access to contraceptives when used before pregnancy detection. The law takes immediate effect as an emergency measure upon passage.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes most abortions with penalties (up to $100k/10 years), expanding criminalization in healthcare access, opposing criminal justice reform trends.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts abortion access except in life-threatening emergencies, limiting a key healthcare service and patient access to reproductive care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Women's Health

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 1168: Abortion-inducing drugs; terms; trafficking; felony; exceptions.

HB 1168 makes it a felony to knowingly deliver or possess abortion-inducing drugs (like misoprostol or methotrexate) with the intent of causing an abortion, punishable by up to $100,000 in fines or 10 years in prison. It directly affects individuals who provide such drugs for non-exceptional purposes, including off-label use for abortion. Key exceptions include pharmacists, manufacturers, and distributors acting within lawful medical practices, as well as preventive contraception used as directed by manufacturers. The law does not restrict treatment for ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages, or medical uses of drugs like chemotherapy.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating a new felony for possession/delivery of abortion drugs, increasing penalties and broadening criminal law scope without reform indicators.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts access to abortion-inducing drugs, criminalizing a healthcare service under felony penalties, directly limiting patient access to medical care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Women's Health

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1724: Abortion pills; Prevention of Maternal Harm Act of 2025; coerced abortion; imprisonment; fines; Schedule IV; mifepristone and misoprostol; effective date.

HB 1724, the "Prevention of Maternal Harm Act of 2025," criminalizes administering abortion-inducing drugs (mifepristone and misoprostol) without a pregnant person’s consent. It imposes penalties of 5-20 years in prison and fines up to $100,000 for "coerced criminal abortion by means of fraud," with harsher sentences if the pregnancy exceeds three months. The bill also redesignates mifepristone and misoprostol as Schedule IV controlled substances under Oklahoma law, treating them like other restricted medications. This directly affects healthcare providers, caregivers, or others who administer these drugs without consent, making non-consensual use a felony. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of abortion drug administration with 5-20 year prison terms and fines, increasing penalties under criminal justice framework95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareCriminalizes administration of abortion drugs without consent, restricts access to medical abortion services, and redesignates mifepristone/misoprostol as controlled substances.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HJR 1027: Constitutional amendment; reproductive freedom; definitions; severability; ballot title; filing.

HJR 1027 is a proposed constitutional amendment (Article XXXI) that would establish a fundamental right to reproductive freedom for Oklahomans. It guarantees individuals' rights to make decisions about pregnancy care - including abortion, contraception, and miscarriage management - without state interference unless a "compelling" state interest (like protecting health) is proven through the least restrictive means. The amendment specifically prohibits state bans on abortions medically necessary to protect a patient’s life or physical/mental health, and bans prosecution of individuals or healthcare providers exercising this right. It directly affects Oklahomans seeking reproductive care, healthcare providers, and state enforcement practices. The amendment would override conflicting state laws and requires voter approval via ballot referendum.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareGuarantees reproductive healthcare access including abortion, contraception, and miscarriage management, protecting patient rights without state interference.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Women's Health

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