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OK SB1844
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Randy Grellner
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AI Summary
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Allows patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses to access individualized investigational treatments (including gene therapy and neoantigen vaccines) based on their genetic profile, after considering all FDA-approved options and providing written informed consent
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Requires treatments to be provided through facilities operating under a Federalwide Assurance (FWA) for the Protection of Human Subjects; manufacturers may voluntarily provide treatments at no cost or charge patients for manufacturing costs
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Excludes from coverage controlled substances illegal under federal law and any products derived from embryonic stem cells or abortion-related tissues
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Grants immunity from civil liability to manufacturers and health care providers acting in good faith; prohibits licensing boards from taking action against providers solely for recommending these treatments
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Does not require insurers, health plans, or government agencies to cover treatment costs; effective date November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Health care; creating the Hope for Oklahoma Patients Act; authorizing individualized investigational treatments for eligible patients. Effective date.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Sneed (principal House author)
2/24/2026