Public Participation

Public Participation

When women have a seat at the table, their perspectives are more likely to inform how the policy that affects them changes over time.

Oklahoma is a safer and healthier place for its daughters when women are actively participating in community and political activities that impact healthcare policies and services.

Reports

Issue briefs

Op-eds

Partners in action

Learn how Metriarch partners are making Oklahoma a safer, healthier place for women.

Bills

We track legislation that affects women’s health in Oklahoma. Here’s a peek at recent proposals with an impact on public participation.

HB 2012 (2026)

Extends Oklahoma’s harm reduction program one more year, to 2027.

HB 3130 (2026)

State agencies can’t fund, refer, or contract for transition procedures for minors

HB 4423 (2026)

Medicaid must verify immigration via SAVE and report failed verifications to ICE.

HB 4490 (2026)

Creates revolving fund for OFTEN telecare pregnancy/parenting support and maternal care coordination.

SB 1547 (2026)

Makes Medicaid eligibility contingent on federal community engagement/work requirement, unless exempt.

SB 1565 (2026)

Lets Oklahoma Health Care Authority take Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services TMaH funds; adds nutrition support, medically tailored meals

SB 1648 (2026)

Expands Medicaid maternity care: presumptive eligibility, depression screening, BP cuffs, remote ultrasounds.

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