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OK HB4490
OK HB4490Maternal care; Oklahoma Families Thriving Everywhere Now (OFTEN); appropriations; amount and purpose; funding; effective date; emergency.
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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
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to maternal care; directing the creation of the Oklahoma Families Thriving Everywhere Now (OFTEN); making appropriations; stating amount and purpose; providing funding for program; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Oklahoma Families Thriving Everywhere Now (OFTEN) program, a new initiative under the Oklahoma State Department of Health, to provide telecare pregnancy and parenting support and maternal health services. OFTEN aims to support women with high-risk or under-supported pregnancies and parents of young children by encouraging healthy childbirth, promoting alternatives to abortion, fostering stable families, assisting with parenting skills, and increasing family economic self-sufficiency. The program will offer services like direct support, case management, and referrals through community-based providers. The bill appropriates $3,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, to implement OFTEN, and it will take effect on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing it to be in full force immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4490&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB4490%20INT.PDF |
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