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OK SB1444

Bill

Status

Failed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Julia Kirt

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the competitive/noncompetitive market distinction for rate regulation, allowing any insurance rate to be found excessive if it produces unreasonably high profits or is unreasonably high relative to services rendered

  • Requires insurers to file all rates and supplementary rate information at least 60 calendar days prior to the effective date, increased from the previous 30-day post-effective filing requirement

  • Extends the Insurance Commissioner's review period from 30 to 60 days to request additional time for considering rate filings, with an additional 60-day extension allowed

  • Adds "religion" to the list of prohibited classifications for insurance rates, alongside race, color, creed, and national origin

  • Increases the advisory organization filing deadline from 30 to 60 days prior to the effective date and changes the Commissioner's authority from "may" to "shall" issue written orders requiring discontinuance of unfair practices

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Insurance; allowing rates to be excessive; requiring filings with Insurance Commissioner; allowing Commissioner to give written notices; requiring Commissioner to disapprove rates; increasing certain time frames for filings. Effective date.

Last Action

Failed in Committee - Business and Insurance

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Business and Insurance2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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