Representative Preston Stinson

R

District 96

Hi, I’m Preston Stinson and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 96th District.


representative

Leadership

Assistant Majority Whip

59th Legislature

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Mar 9, 2026
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Stinson Bill Addressing Blood Clot Awareness Advances to Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY- Legislation by Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond, aimed at improving awareness and prevention of dangerous blood clots has passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate for further consideration. House Bill 3644 , titled the Blake Burgess Act, passed the House with a 71-24 vote. The bill is named in honor of Blake Burgess, a 21-year-old former neighbor and constituent of Stinson who died from a pulmonary embolism in 2020. The bill would require hospitals with emergency departments and ambulatory surgical centers to develop policies and procedures for identifying and responding to patients at risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The measure also would require annual training for nonphysician staff on these procedures. "Blake’s death was a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly and quietly this condition can take a life," Stinson said. "Every six minutes, someone dies from complications of VTE. If we can increase awareness and improve screenings and respond faster, we can save lives like Blake's." Pulmonary embolism is a type of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a condition caused by blood clots that form in veins and can travel to the lungs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 60,000 to 100,000 Americans die from VTE each year, and many more experience long-term complications. The legislation also directs the Oklahoma State Department of Health to contract with the state’s designated health information exchange to create and maintain a statewide VTE registry. The registry would track data and performance measures to help improve patient care, ensure compliance with nationally recognized medical guidelines and monitor outcomes. Beginning July 1, 2027, hospitals with emergency departments would be required to report certain data to the registry. The Department of Health would submit a report on the incidence of VTE in the state by June 1, 2027. The bill also adds definitions of pulmonary embolism and venous thromboembolism to the Continuum of Care and Assisted Living Act. Assisted living facilities would be required to provide residents with a consumer information pamphlet about VTE upon admission. The pamphlet would be provided at no cost by the National Blood Clot Alliance. In addition, the measure would require assisted living facilities to include recognition of VTE symptoms and emergency response techniques as part of their comprehensive resident screening instruments. Stinson said the legislation is designed to improve education and coordination across the health care system. "Many people simply don’t know the warning signs of a blood clot until it’s too late. VTE is the leading cause of preventable death in a hospital setting." Stinson said. “This bill helps ensure that both patients and health care providers have the information and systems in place to recognize the risk and respond quickly." HB3644 now moves to the Senate for further consideration.

May 21, 2025
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Stinson, Howard comment on Governor’s Veto of Bill to Protect Rural Health Care

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond, and Sen. Brent Howard, R-Altus, today commented on the governor’s veto of House Bill 2048 . The bill would prohibit drug manufacturers and distributors from arbitrarily limiting the number of pharmacies with which 340B hospitals and health care providers can contract, a practice that makes it nearly impossible for all qualified patients to be covered under this federal program. 340B providers are rural, nonprofit and critical-access hospitals and health centers that serve a high number of uninsured and low-income patients. Stinson and Howard issued the following joint statement: “Today, rural Oklahoma lost to Big Pharma. Out-of-state and foreign drug companies and the dark money interests working for them successfully derailed the most important legislation introduced this year to help the health care providers who serve our most vulnerable communities. By lobbying for a veto of House Bill 2048, these deep-pocketed interest groups effectively undermined protections for essential medical services, including cancer treatments and obstetrical care, across our state. “These groups spread blatant lies and misinformation to attack us and our fellow conservatives in the Legislature. They claimed we support illegal immigration and gender transition surgeries for minors, when nothing could be further from the truth. This same supermajority GOP Legislature banned such procedures in 2023. “The Oklahoma Legislature overwhelmingly passed House Bill 2048 to give rural Oklahomans a fighting chance against the $7 trillion drug industry that prioritizes profits over people. We ask our colleagues in the House and Senate to join us in urging leadership in both chambers to override this veto so Oklahomans across the state, from Boise City to Edmond to Burns Flat and everywhere in between, do not lose access to life-saving health care. We introduced this bill to stand with Oklahoma patients, local pharmacists, and frontline providers while Big Pharma rakes in record profits and fights President Trump’s mission to lower prescription drug costs for all Americans. “While we agree with the Governor that broader reforms are needed to fix the federal 340B program, Oklahomans can’t afford to wait while the Washington bureaucracy drags its feet. This Legislature will not be intimidated by Big Pharma’s shady tactics and smear campaigns. It’s time to override this veto to protect our local providers and reject the profit-driven motives of out-of-state pharmaceutical companies.”

May 20, 2025
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Governor Allows Emerson Kate Cole Act to Become Law

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill aimed at improving emergency response to severe allergic reactions in schools has now become law in Oklahoma and will take effect later this summer. House Bill 2047 , authored by Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond and also known as the Emerson Kate Cole Act, requires public schools to call 911 immediately when epinephrine is administered to a student and mandates annual training for school staff on recognizing anaphylaxis, understanding food allergies and properly using epinephrine. “Parents deserve to know that if their child experiences a severe allergic reaction at school, the adults around them will know what to do and act quickly,” Stinson said. “This law is a step forward in protecting Oklahoma students and honoring Emerson’s memory.” The bill passed both chambers of the Legislature with broad bipartisan support, including a 92-0 vote in the House and a 45-0 in the Senate. It becomes law after the governor took no action within the constitutionally required timeframe, allowing it to take effect without his signature. “I want to thank my colleagues in the Legislature for standing behind this bill and for recognizing how important it is to act quickly in emergencies,” Stinson said. “Every school should be equipped and ready to respond to an allergic emergency.” The legislation was prompted by the death of Emerson Kate Cole, a ten-year-old student from Amarillo, TX, who experienced food allergy-related anaphylaxis on Jan. 17, 2023, but did not receive epinephrine. She passed away two days later. Her death sparked a push for stronger protocols to ensure timely emergency responses in schools. HB2047 allows trained school staff to administer epinephrine to any student believed to be having a severe allergic reaction, even without a prior diagnosis. It also requires schools to maintain clear emergency procedures and provide yearly training to personnel. “At the end of the day, this is about making sure there is no delay when a child’s life is on the line,” Stinson said. “Every school should be equipped and ready to respond to an allergic emergency.”