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OK HB4294
OK HB4294Health insurance; fair coverage; epilepsy; termination of coverage; devices; surgeries; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to health insurance; directing fair coverage for individuals with epilepsy; disallowing termination of coverage for individuals diagnosed with epilepsy; providing coverage for devices or surgeries for epilepsy if certain criteria are met; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that health insurance policies in Oklahoma must provide fair coverage for individuals with epilepsy, ensuring they receive the same benefits as those without the condition and prohibiting insurers from terminating or refusing to renew coverage solely due to an epilepsy diagnosis. Furthermore, it requires these policies to cover seizure prevention or protection devices, surgeries, or other medical procedures if a specialist in epilepsy treatment deems them medically necessary to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), a serious complication of the condition. This legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Authored by Senator Stanley (principal Senate author) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4294&Session=2600 |
| Policy Committee Recommendation | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCS/HB4294%20POLREC.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB4294%20POLPCS1%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB4294%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB4294%20POLPCS1%20DANIEL%20PAE-TJ.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB4294%20INT.PDF |
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