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OK HB3916

OK HB3916
Revenue and taxation; sales tax; income tax; ad valorem tax; exemptions; nonprofit hospitals; effective date.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to revenue and taxation; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1356, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 392, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1356), which relates to sales tax exemptions for governmental and nonprofit entities; prohibiting exemption for certain entity if they charge any patient insured under a commercial health insurance policy a certain amount over what the federal government charges under Medicare; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2359, which relates to organizations exempt from income taxation; prohibiting exemption for certain entity if they charge any patient insured under a commercial health insurance policy a certain amount over what the federal government charges under Medicare; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2887, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 260, O.S.L. 2023 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2887), which relates to exemptions from ad valorem taxation; prohibiting exemption for certain entity if they charge any patient insured under a commercial health insurance policy a certain amount over what the federal government charges under Medicare; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing laws concerning tax exemptions for nonprofit hospitals. Specifically, it amends provisions related to sales tax exemptions, income tax exemptions, and ad valorem tax exemptions. The key change across all three areas is the introduction of a condition: a nonprofit hospital will lose its tax exemption if it charges any patient with commercial health insurance more than 200% of what Medicare reimburses for the same or a similar service. This provision aims to ensure that nonprofit hospitals do not excessively overcharge privately insured patients compared to government-set rates, while still allowing for some difference. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Rules (on 02/04/2026)

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