SB176Introduced in the Senate
Health benefit plans; requiring coverage for certain prescription. Effective date.
Introduced by Jo Dossett, District 35
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Official description
Health benefit plans; requiring coverage for certain prescription. Effective date.
Where it stands
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025
May 29, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: FOURTH READING · May 22, 2025
65
Yes
25
No
8
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 | No |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | No |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | No |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Dossett
Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance
Reported Do Pass as amended Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
Title stricken
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Representative Roe (principal House author)
General Order, Amended
Title restored
Measure passed: Ayes: 33 Nays: 13
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
Coauthored by Representative(s) Cantrell, Archer, Hefner
CR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee
General Order
Coauthored by Representative(s) Waldron, Ranson
Amended
Title stricken
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 74 Nays: 15
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
HAs read
HAs rejected, conference requested
Coauthored by Representative Pittman
SCs named Dossett, Coleman, Alvord, Weaver, Standridge, Mann
Conference granted, naming Conference Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Oversight
CCR read
Title restored
CCR adopted
Measure passed, to House: Ayes: 30 Nays: 16
CCR submitted
CCR adopted
Fourth Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 65 Nays: 25
To Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- Senate Floor SB176 (3-12-25) (DOSSETT) FA1 (amendment)
- Senate Floor SB176 (3-12-25) (DOSSETT) RT FA2 (amendment)
- House Floor 1 Floor Amendment by KANE (amendment)
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