House Bill No. 1161, introduced by Tedford and Frix, aims to enhance the legislative process for bills that mandate changes to health benefit plans in Oklahoma. The bill establishes definitions for key terms such as "Bureau," "Department," "Health benefit plan," and "Mandate." It mandates that any bill proposing a mandate impacting health plans must undergo an impact analysis before being considered by the House or Senate. The Legislative Service Bureau is directed to submit such bills to the Oklahoma Insurance Department, which is required to conduct the analysis and return a report within 60 days. The report must cover social, medical efficacy, and financial impacts of the proposed mandate.

Additionally, the bill allows the Oklahoma Insurance Department to contract with third-party vendors for specialized services and seek input from state agencies. It limits the number of referrals for analysis to six per fiscal year, requiring written permission for any additional submissions. Upon completion of the analysis, the Bureau must distribute the report to relevant legislative members and make it publicly available. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.