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OK SB1503

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Julie Daniels

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Choosing Childbirth Act to allow out-of-state private organizations to receive grants, removing the previous requirement that organizations be located in Oklahoma

  • Removes the requirement that grant-eligible not-for-profit corporations be registered as "located in this state" with the Secretary of State

  • Grants fund services to encourage women to carry pregnancies to term, including medical care, mental health services, housing, transportation, adoption services, and parenting education

  • Health care services for mothers and infants up to 3 years postpartum are covered, with a goal of reducing maternal and infant mortality rates by 3% by July 1, 2026

  • Effective date of November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Choosing Childbirth Act; allowing out-of-state organizations to receive grants. Effective date.

Last Action

First Reading

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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