Oklahoma SB1427 - Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Screenings Mandate
Summary
Oklahoma Senate Bill 1427 passed both chambers on March 26, 2026, mandating type 1 diabetes screenings for pediatric populations under state jurisdiction. The legislation includes provisions for reimbursement mechanisms and funding to support implementation. Healthcare providers, schools, and public health agencies in Oklahoma must prepare to comply with these new screening requirements.
What changed
Oklahoma SB1427 requires mandatory type 1 diabetes screenings for children as part of pediatric healthcare. The bill establishes screening protocols and includes provisions for reimbursement and funding mechanisms. Healthcare providers delivering pediatric services must incorporate these screenings into standard care protocols.
Affected parties including healthcare providers, schools, insurers, and public health authorities in Oklahoma should prepare for implementation. Providers may need to update clinical workflows and training, while payers must establish reimbursement procedures for the mandated screenings.
What to do next
- Healthcare providers must implement type 1 diabetes screening protocols for pediatric patients
- Schools and educational institutions should prepare to coordinate screening programs with healthcare providers
- Monitor for Oklahoma State Department of Health implementation guidelines
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Oklahoma / SB1427 Passed SB1427 Senate Bill Passed 2026-03-26
Public health; mandating certain pediatric screenings for type 1 diabetes; providing for certain reimbursement and funding. Effective date.
Bill Details
State Oklahoma
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=s...
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Sponsors
Carri Hicks (Sen - D) Thomas Marti (Rep - R) Jared Deck (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-07 H Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee 2026-03-31 H Referred to Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee 2026-03-30 H Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget 2026-03-26 H First Reading 2026-03-26 S Engrossed to House 2026-03-25 S Referred for engrossment 2026-03-25 S Measure passed: Ayes: 43 Nays: 2 2026-03-25 S Ayes: 43 Nays: 0 2026-03-25 S Advanced to Third Reading 2026-03-25 S General Order, Amended 2026-03-02 S Placed on General Order 2026-03-02 S Withdrawn from Appropriations committee 2026-02-17 S Coauthored by Representative Marti (principal House author) 2026-02-16 S Referred to Appropriations 2026-02-16 S Reported Do Pass as amended Health and Human Services committee; CR filed 2026-02-03 S Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Committee then to Appropriations Committee 2026-02-02 S Authored by Senator Hicks 2026-02-02 S First Reading
Votes
2026-02-16 Senate: Health & Human Services Committee: DO PASS AMENDED Yea: 9 Nay: 3 2026-03-25 Senate: AMENDMENT Yea: 43 Nay: 0 2026-03-25 Senate: THIRD READING Yea: 43 Nay: 2 2026-04-06 House: Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee: DO PASS Yea: 6 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-03 S Health and Human Services 2026-02-16 S Appropriations 2026-03-30 H Appropriations and Budget 2026-03-31 H Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee
Amendments
2026-02-16 Senate Committee Committee Amendment 1 2026-03-24 Senate Floor SB1427 (3-24-26) (HICKS) FA1
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-06 Introduced 2026-03-02 Amended 2026-03-26 Engrossed Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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