SB1443Introduced in the Senate
Health benefit plans; requiring certain health benefit plans to consider certain factors when determining payments for services. Effective date.
Introduced by Julie Daniels, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Health benefit plans; requiring certain health benefit plans to consider certain factors when determining payments for services. Effective date.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
May 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · May 5, 2026
68
Yes
17
No
14
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | No |
| Rick West | 3 | No |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | No |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Absent |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Daniels
Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance
Coauthored by Representative Caldwell (Chad) (principal House author)
Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
General Order, Amended
Measure passed: Ayes: 38 Nays: 7
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight
Referred to Insurance
Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Insurance
CR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 68 Nays: 17
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- Senate Committee Committee Amendment (amendment)
- Senate Floor SB1443 (3-11-26) (DANIELS) FA1 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Amended (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Amended (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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