SB 1380 — Medicaid; requiring certain death record verifications; requiring certain denial or disenrollment of deceased individuals; prohibiting certain payments. Effective date.
Last action — HAs read
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✓Introduced
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This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 07, 2026.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
ModerateHow often bills like it became law.
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
In plain language
The bill requires verifying death records for Medicaid eligibility and prohibits payments for deceased individuals.
SB 1380 mandates the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to verify death records before approving Medicaid coverage and to disenroll deceased individuals promptly. It ensures no payments are made for services rendered after a recipient's death.
What this means for you
- Consumers: Consumers will see stricter verification processes for Medicaid eligibility, potentially affecting coverage if death records are not verified.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
174 added · 180 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of SB 1380 includes new provisions that require the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to verify the eligibility of Medicaid applicants by checking death records right before approval. This is a significant addition because it helps ensure that benefits are not being awarded to deceased individuals, which could prevent misuse of funds. Additionally, the bill now clearly outlines exemptions for applicants under certain programs, reinforcing that people with intellectual disabilities receiving specific services won’t be affected by these verification processes. Overall, these changes aim to tighten the eligibility process and improve the integrity of the Medicaid program.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
Stewart of the Senate and Stinson of the House 85 An Act relating to the state Medicaid program;
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If the death of an applicant is confirmed prior to approval, the Authority shall deny the application and ensure that no Medicaid coverageENGR. or payments are authorized on behalf of the deceased individual.
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On a quarterly monthly basis, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority shall receive and review information concerning individuals enrolled in the state Medicaid program that indicates a change in circumstances that may affect eligibility, excluding those individuals who would be eligible under the Tax SB1380Equity HFLRand PageFiscal 3Responsibility BOLDAct FACEof denotes1982 Committee(TEFRA) Amendments.and excluding those individuals with intellectual disabilities receiving Home and ENGR.
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The bill amends existing law to enhance verification processes of Medicaid eligibility, including death record checks, and implements measures to prevent coverage and payments for deceased individuals.
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56 O.S. 2021, Section 246
the information verified by the Authority shall include, but is not limited to: 8. Death records, which shall be verified through, at a minimum, the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File and the State Department of Health’s system of vital statistics;→ 8. Death records, which shall be verified through, at a minimum, the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File and the State Department of Health’s system of vital statistics; prior to approval, excluding those applicants who would be eligible under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) and excluding those applicants with intellectual disabilities receiving Home and Community Based Medicaid waiver Medicaid home- and community-based services and state-funded services.The bill now requires death record verification to be conducted immediately prior to approval of Medicaid assistance.
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56 O.S. 2021, Section 246
the Authority shall deny the application and ensure that no Medicaid coverage or payments are authorized on behalf of the deceased individual.→ the Authority shall deny the application and ensure that no Medicaid coverage or payments are authorized on behalf of the deceased individual, indicating that no benefits should be provided posthumously.It clarifies that applications must be denied if an applicant is confirmed dead prior to approval.
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56 O.S. 2021, Section 247
On a quarterly monthly basis→ On a monthly basisThe frequency of reviews of individuals enrolled in Medicaid has been changed to monthly.
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56 O.S. 2021, Section 247
The Authority shall conduct monthly death record verification for all individuals enrolled in the state Medicaid program beginning no later than January 1, 2027.→ The Authority shall conduct monthly death record verification for all individuals enrolled in the state Medicaid program beginning no later than January 1, 2027.Regular monthly death record verifications for Medicaid enrollees are mandated, starting on the specified date.
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56 O.S. 2021, Section 247
the Authority shall ensure that no Medicaid payments are made on behalf of a deceased enrollee for services rendered after the date of death.→ the Authority shall ensure that no Medicaid payments are made on behalf of a deceased enrollee for services rendered after the date of death.It mandates that no payments can be made for Medicaid services provided after an enrollee's death.
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56 O.S. 2021, Section 247
The Authority shall recoup any funds expended on behalf of a deceased enrollee for capitated payments or services occurring after the date of death, to the extent permitted under state and federal law.→ The Authority shall recoup any funds expended on behalf of a deceased enrollee for capitated payments or services occurring after the date of death, to the extent permitted under state and federal law.This provision requires the recoupment of funds for payments made after a member's death, subject to legal limitations.
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56 O.S. 2021, Section 247
the Authority shall explore joining any multistate cooperative to identify individuals who are also enrolled in public assistance programs outside of this state, including the National Accuracy Clearinghouse.→ the Authority shall explore joining any multistate cooperative to identify individuals who are also enrolled in public assistance programs outside of this state, including the National Accuracy Clearinghouse, and provide further eligibility verification.The Authority is now tasked with investigating collaborative efforts to improve eligibility verification across state lines.
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56 O.S. 2021, Section 247
the Authority shall conduct periodic reviews of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section.→ The State Auditor and Inspector shall conduct periodic reviews of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section.Shifts the responsibility for periodic reviews of Medicaid eligibility compliance to the State Auditor and Inspector.
Amendments
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Action History
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HAs read
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Engrossed, signed, to Senate
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Referred for engrossment
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Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 93 Nays: 0
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Amended
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Coauthored by Representative(s) Archer
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General Order
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CR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee
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Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Health
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Referred to Public Health
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Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight
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First Reading
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Engrossed to House
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Referred for engrossment
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Measure passed: Ayes: 41 Nays: 5
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Title restored
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General Order, Amended
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Placed on General Order
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Title stricken
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Reported Do Pass as amended Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
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Coauthored by Representative Stinson (principal House author)
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Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
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Authored by Senator Stewart
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First Reading
Sponsors
- Preston Stinson · Primary
- Jack Stewart · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 5 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- Preston Stinson Republican
- Jack Stewart Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 74 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 93 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (100)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Alonso-Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| VACANCY: | — | Not Voting |
| Crosswhite Hader | — | Yea |
| Aletia Timmons | Democrat | Yea |
| Amanda Clinton | Democrat | Yea |
| Andy Fugate | Democrat | Yea |
| Annie Menz | Democrat | Yea |
| Cyndi Munson | Democrat | Yea |
| Ellen Pogemiller | Democrat | Yea |
| Ellyn Hefner | Democrat | Yea |
| Jacob Rosecrants | Democrat | Yea |
| Jared Deck | Democrat | Yea |
| John Waldron | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Melissa Provenzano | Democrat | Yea |
| Meloyde Blancett | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle McCane | Democrat | Yea |
| Mickey Dollens | Democrat | Yea |
| Ronald Stewart | Democrat | Yea |
| Suzanne Schreiber | Democrat | Yea |
| Trish Ranson | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony Moore | Republican | Yea |
| Bob Ed Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Boles | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Carl Newton | Republican | Yea |
| Chad Caldwell | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Banning | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Kannady | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Sneed | Republican | Yea |
| Clay Staires | Republican | Yea |
| Cody Maynard | Republican | Yea |
| Collin Duel | Republican | Yea |
| Cynthia Roe | Republican | Not Voting |
| Daniel Pae | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Sterling | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Williams | Republican | Yea |
| David Hardin | Republican | Yea |
| David Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Dell Kerbs | Republican | Yea |
| Derrick Hildebrant | Republican | Yea |
| Dick Lowe | Republican | Yea |
| Dillon Travis | Republican | Yea |
| Eddy Dempsey | Republican | Yea |
| Emily Gise | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Roberts | Republican | Yea |
| Erick Harris | Republican | Yea |
| Gabe Woolley | Republican | Yea |
| Gerrid Kendrix | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Blair | Republican | Yea |
| Jay Steagall | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Grego | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Olsen | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Shaw | Republican | Yea |
| John George | Republican | Yea |
| John Kane | Republican | Yea |
| John Pfeiffer | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Wilk | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Cantrell | Republican | Not Voting |
| Josh West | Republican | Yea |
| Judd Strom | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Humphrey | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Luttrell | Republican | Not Voting |
| Kenton Patzkowsky | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Norwood | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin West | Republican | Not Voting |
| Marilyn Stark | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Chapman | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Lepak | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Tedford | Republican | Not Voting |
| Max Wolfley | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Dobrinski | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Kelley | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Lay | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Osburn | Republican | Yea |
| Molly Jenkins | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Hays | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Archer | Republican | Yea |
| Nicole Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Preston Stinson | Republican | Yea |
| Rande Worthen | Republican | Yea |
| Rick West | Republican | Yea |
| Rob Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Manger | Republican | Yea |
| Ronny Johns | Republican | Yea |
| Ross Ford | Republican | Yea |
| Rusty Cornwell | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Eaves | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Fetgatter | Republican | Yea |
| Stacy Jo Adams | Republican | Yea |
| Stan May | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Bashore | Republican | Yea |
| T.J. Marti | Republican | Yea |
| Tammy Townley | Republican | Yea |
| Tammy West | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Turner | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Gann | Republican | Yea |
| Toni Hasenbeck | Republican | Yea |
| Trey Caldwell | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Ellyn Hefner | Democrat | Yea |
| Trish Ranson | Democrat | Yea |
| Bob Ed Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Pae | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Williams | Republican | Yea |
| Derrick Hildebrant | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Cantrell | Republican | Yea |
| Marilyn Stark | Republican | Yea |
| Preston Stinson | Republican | Yea |
| T.J. Marti | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (6)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Ellen Pogemiller | Democrat | Yea |
| Carl Newton | Republican | Yea |
| Cynthia Roe | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Sterling | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin West | Republican | Yea |
| Marilyn Stark | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 38 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 41 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 10% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (48)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Carri Hicks | Democrat | Nay |
| Jo Anna Dossett | Democrat | Yea |
| Julia Kirt | Democrat | Nay |
| Mark Mann | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary B. Boren | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Michael Brooks | Democrat | Nay |
| Nikki Nice | Democrat | Nay |
| Regina Goodwin | Democrat | Nay |
| Ronald Stewart | Democrat | Yea |
| Aaron Reinhardt | Republican | Yea |
| Adam Pugh | Republican | Yea |
| Ally Seifried | Republican | Yea |
| Avery Frix | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Brenda Stanley | Republican | Yea |
| Brent Howard | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Guthrie | Republican | Yea |
| Bryan Logan | Republican | Yea |
| Casey Murdock | Republican | Yea |
| Christi Gillespie | Republican | Yea |
| Dana Prieto | Republican | Yea |
| Darcy Jech | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Rader | Republican | Yea |
| David Bullard | Republican | Yea |
| District 24 | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dusty Deevers | Republican | Yea |
| George Burns | Republican | Yea |
| Grant Green | Republican | Yea |
| Jerry Alvord | Republican | Yea |
| John Haste | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Wingard | Republican | Yea |
| Julie Daniels | Republican | Yea |
| Julie McIntosh | Republican | Yea |
| Kelly Hines | Republican | Yea |
| Kendal Sacchieri | Republican | Yea |
| Kristen Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Standridge | Republican | Yea |
| Lonnie Paxton | Republican | Yea |
| Micheal Bergstrom | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Rosino | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Grellner | Republican | Yea |
| Rob Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Roland Pederson | Republican | Yea |
| Shane Jett | Republican | Yea |
| Spencer Kern | Republican | Yea |
| Todd Gollihare | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Woods | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Hamilton | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 77% | 15% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| STRIKE THE TITLE - ADOPTED | — | Not Voting |
| Carri Hicks | Democrat | Nay |
| Jo Anna Dossett | Democrat | Yea |
| Nikki Nice | Democrat | Nay |
| Aaron Reinhardt | Republican | Yea |
| Adam Pugh | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Brenda Stanley | Republican | Yea |
| John Haste | Republican | Yea |
| Julie McIntosh | Republican | Yea |
| Kristen Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Standridge | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Rosino | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1380?
- SB 1380 is sponsored by Preston Stinson (Republican) and Jack Stewart (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1380?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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