The bill, known as Senate Bill No. 1019, mandates that health insurance providers in Oklahoma must cover certain anesthesia services without imposing time limits or restrictions on payment for anesthesia time. It introduces a new section to the Oklahoma Statutes that defines key terms related to anesthesia services, including "anesthesia time," which is the duration from when an anesthesia practitioner begins preparing a patient until they conclude their services. Additionally, it outlines how payments for anesthesia services should be calculated based on established medical coding and billing standards.

The legislation explicitly prohibits insurers from implementing policies that limit the duration of covered anesthesia services during medical or surgical procedures or that restrict payment for anesthesia time. This bill aims to ensure that patients receive comprehensive anesthesia care without arbitrary limitations imposed by insurance companies. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.