SB1436

Hospitals; imposing certain duties on hospital in cases of fetal death or miscarriage; requiring State Department of Health to publish certain form. Effective date.

Complete·5/5/26

Oklahoma SB1436 mandates hospitals to provide specific forms and information to women experiencing fetal death or miscarriage.

Oklahoma SB1436 requires hospitals to give women or their designees a physical or digital copy of a specified form when a fetal death occurs or a woman seeks treatment for a miscarriage. The hospital must also ensure that a staff member verbally informs the woman or family about requesting certificates through the process outlined on the form. The State Department of Health is tasked with developing and publishing this form. The act will become effective November 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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0 Nay

10 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

3:00 PM

House Health and Human Services Oversight Hearing

Apr 13

3:00 PM

House Health and Human Services Oversight Hearing

History

May 5

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/01/2026

Apr 29

Senate

Enrolled, to House

Apr 29

House

Signed, returned to Senate