Representative Marilyn Stark

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District 100

Hi, I’m Marilyn Stark and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 100th District.


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May 11, 2026
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Death Certificate Correction Measure Becomes Law

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation authored by Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, updating Oklahoma’s process for correcting death certificates has become law without the governor’s signature.  House Bill 3931 updates state law governing requests to correct a death certificate. Under current law, corrections may only be made within one year of issuance. The measure extends that timeframe, allowing individuals to file a petition through the administrative hearing process to correct false information beyond the one-year limit.  "Oklahomans deserve to have an accurate record of their life and death," Stark said. "When a family is grieving, paperwork is not always the first thing on their mind. If an error is discovered later, they should still have a fair opportunity to make it right. We heard from families who had been waiting and following this bill closely because these records matter deeply to them and their loved ones."  The measure helps ensure official records remain accurate while providing families additional flexibility to address errors that may not be identified immediately following a loved one’s death.  Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, is the Senate author of the bill.

May 7, 2026
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Roe, Stark Recognize National Nurses Week

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives this week adopted House Resolution 1057 , recognizing May 6 through May 12 as National Nurses Week. Authored by Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, and Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, the resolution honors the vital role nurses play in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Oklahomans. Roe, a nurse of more than 40 years and chair of the House Public Health Committee, and Stark, a former nurse of 35 years and vice chair of the committee, said their firsthand experience makes the recognition especially meaningful. "Nurses deserve this recognition and more," Roe and Stark said in a joint statement. "They are there in life’s most critical moments, offering skilled care, steady hands and compassion when it is needed most. They carry the weight of long hours, difficult conversations and life-changing decisions, often all in a single shift. "Nurses are more than caregivers. They are the backbone of our health care system, serving everyone from all across our state. "With more than 52,000 registered nurses, 16,000 licensed practical nurses and more than 6,500 advanced practice registered nurses in Oklahoma, their impact reaches every corner of our lives. On any given day, they could welcome new life into the world, care for the sick and injured or have the difficult job of standing beside families during their hardest moments. "To every nurse across Oklahoma, thank you. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for your strength and thank you for your unwavering commitment to others. Our state is stronger because of you." HR1057 encourages Oklahomans to join in recognizing National Nurses Week and the life-saving contributions of nurses in every community.

Apr 30, 2026
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Stark Bill Expanding Treatment Access Clears House

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, this week secured House passage of Senate Bill 933 , a measure creating the Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act. SB933 would establish a legal pathway for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses to access individualized investigational treatments tailored to their unique genetic profile when no other approved options remain.  The bill would allow eligible patients, with physician approval and informed consent, to pursue customized treatments developed specifically for them. Participation is voluntary for manufacturers and the bill does not require insurance coverage. "Medicine is changing fast, especially when it comes to treatments built around a person's genetic makeup," Stark said. "For patients facing serious diagnoses, this creates an opportunity to explore those options closer to home and alongside their doctor."  Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, is the Senate author of the measure.  "This bill broadens access to innovative treatments, offering hope to terminally ill patients who have exhausted all approved options and cannot participate in clinical trials," Stanley said. "I’m proud to see this bill pass the House and look forward to finalizing it before the Senate, further improving quality, accessible health care in our state."  The legislation outlines eligibility requirements, ensures patients are fully informed of potential risks and limits liability for providers and manufacturers acting in good faith. It also prohibits state entities from blocking a patient's access to treatment.  Stark said the bill reflects a growing effort to make emerging, personalized treatments more accessible to patients facing serious diagnoses. The measure would build on similar laws enacted in other states and aims to give Oklahomans more options without requiring them to seek treatment outside the country.  SB933 now returns to the Senate for consideration of House amendments.