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All Oklahomans do not have equal access to healthcare.
Women of color, folks living in rural areas, and gender and sexual minorities are just a few examples of communities that face unique and often systemic challenges that impact their health outcomes.
Learn how Metriarch partners are making Oklahoma a safer, healthier place for women.
We track legislation that affects women’s health in Oklahoma. Here’s a peak at recent proposals with an impact on underserved communities.
HB 1117 limits in vitro fertilization to married heterosexual couples.
HB 1137 removes requirement that OSBI seek federal funds for the Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons.
HB 1224 allows healthcare employees to deny care based on their conscious and not receive reprimand.
HB 1449 defines “woman” based on biology affecting services and employment
HB 3120 mandates sex ed be opt-in, removes community educators, and rewrites sex ed curriculum.
HB 3214 allows medical providers to deny care with no reprimand if it violates their beliefs.
HB 4128 funds the OSBI office created by Ida’s Law.
SB 1006 bans DEI practices in state agencies.
SB 1530 reintroduces the “Women’s Bill of Rights” and seeks to define gendered terms.
SB 1563 makes substantial changes to the Parent’s Bill of Rights: limit who can teach sex ed, opt-in only sex ed, and unlimited access to a child’s medical records.
SB 1981 dubbed the “Oklahoma Sexual Education Reform and Parental Rights Protection Act,” it outlines new sex ed curriculum in detail and requires parental opt-in.
SB 309 creates a graduated a tax credit for married families with biological children.
SB 408 requires accommodations for pregnant students at all universities that accept government funding.
SB 489 removes all forms of government support for undocumented individuals.
SB 796 prohibits public universities from spending funds on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
SB 845 bans public university funding for DEI programs and allows legal action for violations.
SB 846 restricts DEI & CRT content in university coursework.
SB 959 allows healthcare employees to deny care based on their conscious and not receive reprimand.
