HB1934

Motor vehicles; creating the Jamie Lea Pearl Act; requiring medical needs motor carriers to have certain tax exempt status; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/26/25

Establishes the Jamie Lea Pearl Act, requiring medical needs motor carriers to have certain tax exempt status.

The Jamie Lea Pearl Act establishes requirements for medical needs motor carriers in Oklahoma. It mandates that these carriers have tax-exempt status and must transport passengers and their baggage at little or no cost for medical needs. The act also requires carriers to maintain vehicle records, perform background checks, and conduct drug testing for drivers. It allows the use of certain vehicles and drivers, sets minimum insurance requirements, and requires vehicle inspections.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 67–15 · Mar 26, 2025
Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

67 Yea

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15 Nay

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17 Absent

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History

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Committee then to Appropriations Committee

Mar 26, 2025

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

First Reading