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OK HB4294

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Pae

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Individual and group health insurance policies must provide the same coverage and benefits to individuals diagnosed with epilepsy as they would to those without epilepsy

  • Insurers are prohibited from terminating coverage or refusing to renew health insurance solely based on an epilepsy diagnosis

  • Health insurance policies must cover medically necessary neurostimulation devices to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) when prescribed by a licensed physician actively treating the patient

  • Effective date is November 1, 2026

  • Passed the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Oversight on March 4, 2026, with amendments

Legislative Description

Health insurance; fair coverage; epilepsy; termination of coverage; devices; surgeries; effective date.

Last Action

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/3/2026
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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