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
Health insurance; establishing guidelines for step therapy protocol
Medicaid; out-of-state medical providers
Health insurance; fair coverage; epilepsy; termination of coverage; devices; surgeries
Medicaid Expansion Funding
Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing the Oklahoma Legislature to opt out of Medicaid expansion if the federal government’s match drops below 90%
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Rare Disease Specific (RDAC, Acts)
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Rural Health
Department of Health; Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program; partner agencies; reporting requirements; Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Revolving Fund
Hospitals; Rural and Small Hospital Grant Program; Rural and Small Hospital Grant Revolving Fund
4
Vaccine & Biologic
5
Research and Innovation
Research & Development Rebate Fund Expansion
Authorizes an increase in the rebate amounts available through the Oklahoma Research and Development Rebate Fund and assigns duties to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to administer it, aimed at supporting qualified research expenditures in the state.