HB1254 Summary

• Declares the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 to be invalid and unenforceable within Oklahoma, claiming they violate the U.S. Constitution.

• Makes it a felony for federal officials or contractors to enforce the ACA in Oklahoma, with penalties up to $5,000 fine and/or 5 years imprisonment.

• Makes it a misdemeanor for Oklahoma state officials or employees who enforce the ACA, punishable by up to 2 years in jail and/or $1,000 fine.

• Creates a private cause of action for aggrieved parties to sue those who violate the bill's provisions.

• Declares an emergency provision so the act takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.