SB222

Hospitals; creating the Maternity Care Pilot Program; directing certain grant award; providing for application; limiting use of funds. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB222 creates a Maternity Care Pilot Program to provide a $5 million grant to one hospital for labor and delivery services.

Oklahoma SB222 establishes the Maternity Care Pilot Program, administered by the State Department of Health. The program will award a one-time $5 million grant to a hospital to support the addition of labor and delivery services. The Department will select the highest-scoring applicant based on criteria including profitability, space availability, and staff qualifications. Grant funds can only be used for staffing, equipment, and supplies necessary to implement the program. The act declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 10, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

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

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading