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OK HB2948

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jim Olsen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Fertility clinics must report annual data to the Oklahoma State Department of Health on embryo creation, destruction, cryopreservation, transfers, pregnancies, live births, and multiple gestations from assisted reproductive technology procedures

  • Clinics must track embryo outcomes including those negligently destroyed, lost to natural causes, discarded intentionally, donated for research, or relinquished to the clinic, with reasons specified for intentional destruction

  • The Department of Health must publish a comprehensive public report within 12 months of receiving clinic data, including success rates broken down by patient age, donor usage, and number of cycles required for live birth

  • Defines key terms including "assisted reproductive technology" (covering IVF, artificial insemination, cryopreservation, and gamete/embryo donation) and "human embryo" as a living organism from fertilization through natural death

  • Effective date is November 1, 2026, with all reported information limited to aggregate statistics without personally identifiable information

Legislative Description

Assisted reproductive technology; terms; reporting requirements; Oklahoma State Department of Health; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Civil Judiciary

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Judiciary2/3/2026
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/3/2026

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