Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB2268: Oklahoma Health Care Authority; making an appropriation; effective date; emergency.
Status: Signed into law, May 11, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority; making an appropriation; stating purpose; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
From the enrolled text, May 5, 2026:
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority; making an appropriation; stating purpose; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Health Care Authority SECTION 1. There is hereby appropriated to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, from any monies not otherwise appropriated from the General Revenue Fund of the State Treasury for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the sum of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00) or so much thereof as may be necessary to provide a twenty-five percent (25%) rate increase for programs of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) for the purpose of ensuring a more robust service delivery system for low-income and aging Oklahomans. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2026. SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. Passed the House of Representatives the 5th day of May, 2026. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the 29th day of April, 2026. Presiding Officer of the Senate OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M. …
Sponsors
- Andy Fugate (D, HD-094)
- Nicole Miller (R, HD-082)
- Darrell Weaver (R, SD-024)
- Mark Mann (D, SD-046)
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- : Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Fourth Reading, Measure and Emergency Passed: Ayes: 68 Nays: 21
- : SA's read, adopted
- : SA's received
- : Engrossed to House
- : Referred for engrossment
Votes
- Fourth Reading (May 5, 2026): 68 yea, 21 nay, passed
- Third Reading (April 29, 2026): 34 yea, 9 nay, passed
- Senate Health & Human Services Committee (April 20, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 12, 2025): 78 yea, 4 nay, passed
- Appropriations and Budget Committee (March 5, 2025): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee (February 17, 2025): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB2268?
- HB2268 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Oklahoma Health Care Authority; making an appropriation; effective date; emergency.
- What does HB2268 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority; making an appropriation; stating purpose; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
- What is the status of HB2268?
- Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/07/2026 (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2268?
- Andy Fugate (D, HD-094), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2268?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB2268&Session=2600
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