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OK SB1844

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Randy Grellner

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Excludes from coverage controlled substances illegal under federal law and any products derived from embryonic stem cells or abortion-related tissues

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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