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OK HB1380

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eddy Dempsey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Insulin Access and Affordability Program at the State Department of Health to increase marketplace competition, lower insulin prices, and address generic drug shortages

  • Authorizes the Department to enter agreements with FDA-registered nonprofit pharmaceutical companies to accelerate development and access to fast-acting insulin

  • Sets price caps for fast-acting biosimilar insulin at $30.00 per vial and $55.00 per pack of five prefilled insulin pens

  • Requires agreements with nonprofit organizations to identify estimated savings to Oklahoma residents and self-insureds, and specify matching fund amounts relative to state appropriations

  • Effective date of July 1, 2025, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage; passed House of Representatives on March 24, 2025

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Health Care Authority; Insulin Access and Affordability Program; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

Coauthored by Senator Hicks

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/21/2025
Health and Human Services4/1/2025
Appropriations and Budget2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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