Oklahoma Legislation that Shapes Rare Lives
Policy decisions in Oklahoma directly affect how rare disease patients and caregivers access care, services, and support. This page highlights the bills we believe matter for the Oklahoma Rare community, with direct links so you can click through, read the full text, and understand what each proposal means for you.Check back often for updates throughout the legislative session.
If you come across a bill you believe should be added, please let us know - we want this tracker to reflect what matters most to our community. Stay informed, stay engaged, and let your rare voice help shape the policies that impact our lives.
2026 LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR – 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature
December 5, 2025
Bill Request Deadline
December 19, 2025
Bill Language Deadline
December 30, 2025
Fiscal Bill Filing Deadline
January 15, 2026
Bill Introduction Deadline
February 2, 2026
Session Begins, 12:00 pm
March 26, 2026
Third Reading in House ofOrigin Deadline
May 7, 2026
Third Reading in Opposite House Deadline
May 29, 2026
Sine Die Adjournment
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Health Care Access & Coverage
Medicaid; creating exception to certain prohibition on contracts with out-of-state providers.
Health insurance; establishing guidelines for step therapy protocol
An Act relating to the state Medicaid program; specifying certain condition of eligibility
Health Insurance; prohibiting issue of outcomes with AI; requiring decisions to be made by provider
Medicaid; out-of-state medical providers
Medicaid; out-of-state medical providers
Medicaid coverage; biomarker testing coverage
Health insurance; review agents; artificial intelligence system; adverse determinations
Health insurance; fair coverage; epilepsy; termination of coverage; devices; surgeries
Health insurance; prior authorization; utilization review organizations; insurers; exemptions
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Rare Disease Specific (RDAC, Acts)
An Act relating to public health; establishing the Oklahoma Rare Disease Advisory Council
An Act relating to public health; establishing the Oklahoma Rare Disease Advisory Council
Health; Oklahoma Rare Disease Reform Act of 2026
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Rural Health
Department of Health; Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program; partner agencies; reporting requirements; Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Revolving Fund
Health; Oklahoma Rural Health Reform Act of 2026
Hospitals; Rural and Small Hospital Grant Program; Rural and Small Hospital Grant Revolving Fund