Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1953: Health insurance; creating the Employer Health Plan Transparency Act; prohibiting certain health plan from entering certain contracts; prohibiting certain contract provisions; requiring issuer to adhere to certain privacy regulations; establishing civil penalties. Effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1953 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health insurance; creating the Employer Health Plan Transparency Act; prohibiting certain health plan from entering certain contracts; prohibiting certain contract provisions; requiring issuer to adhere to certain privacy regulations; establishing civil penalties. Effective date. Primary sponsor: Casey Murdock (Republican), Mark Lepak (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Murdock | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Mark Lepak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author)
- Placed on General Order
- Reported Do Pass as amended Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
- Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance
- Authored by Senator Murdock
- First Reading