Oklahoma Defunding Human Trafficking Act (SB 1267)

SB 1267 prohibits a provider from being reimbursed through Medicaid or any other federal or state program, directly or by subcontract with any other party, if that provider, or any affiliate of that provider, has been found by a court of law to have violated any federal or state law prohibiting trafficking in fetal body parts.

Such provider may reapply for reimbursement after a period of five years and a showing that they and their affiliates no longer participate in the trafficking of fetal body parts.

STATUS

Passed the senate on March 13, 2018, by a 44-0 vote.

Passed the house on April 25, 2018, by a 77-12 vote.

Signed by Gov. Mary Fallin (R) on May 3, 2018.

Will take effect on November 1, 2018.

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