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OK SB1938

OK SB1938
Vaccines; creating the Oklahoma DNA/RNA-Based Vaccine Safety and Sovereignty Act; providing certain civil and criminal penalties. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to vaccines; creating the Oklahoma DNA/RNA-Based Vaccine Safety and Sovereignty Act; providing short title; stating purpose and intent of act; defining term; providing certain civil and criminal penalties; authorizing certain enforcement by Attorney General; authorizing certain private cause of action; authorizing certain reward; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Oklahoma DNA/RNA-Based Vaccine Safety and Sovereignty Act, aims to protect the state's population and resources by prohibiting the use, sale, and distribution of DNA/RNA-based vaccines, which are defined as products that use or modify genetic material (like mRNA or DNA) to trigger an immune response, including gene therapy products and genetically modified microorganisms. The act establishes significant civil and criminal penalties for violations, with fines of at least $50,000 per violation for unauthorized production, sale, or administration, and potential felony charges with fines up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment for up to ten years for knowing and willful violations. The Attorney General is authorized to investigate and prosecute these violations, while individuals subjected to these vaccines in violation of the act can pursue private lawsuits for damages, and whistleblowers reporting violations may receive up to 30% of collected fines. This legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Coauthored by Senator Prieto (on 02/03/2026)

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