Make Oklahoma Healthy Again PAC, along with many grassroots freedom groups, opposes HB1912 by Representative Daniel Pae (including all amendments).
This bill mandates folic acid, which is the cheaper, synthetic version of folate. We support natural folate found in foods and drinks, as well as folinic acid and other methylated forms. These options—paired with proper B-12 supplementation—can help decrease birth defects and do so without discriminating against the large portion of Americans who carry an MTHFR mutation.
Bill text (committee amendment PDF):
https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB1912%20FULLPCS1%20CYNTHIA%20ROE-TJ.PDF
We oppose all medical mandates. We also oppose HB1912 because a significant portion of the population has issues tolerating synthetic folic acid. Additionally, the government already mandates synthetic folic acid fortification in many wheat products, so there is no shortage of options for those who prefer or want the synthetic version.
Science is never settled. Emerging research and clinical work in autism treatment has highlighted the role of methylated forms such as folinic acid for some individuals who have difficulty absorbing or processing folate. Some families are reporting significant improvements, including gains in communication.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94is64xaXPU&feature=youtu.be
America is facing an autism crisis, with enormous costs and profound impacts on families. Estimates commonly cited are now around 1 in 51 children. Why is our legislature not considering the Oklahomans who react poorly to synthetic folic acid and their families? Many of these children already have limited food options—so why would Oklahoma move to take away another option?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gt2GlVUWYQ
Recent polling also shows that approximately 72% of Americans are trying to avoid ultra-processed foods, and 82% believe fewer artificial or unfamiliar ingredients make a food healthier.
Sources:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9380836/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9370123/
Join us in opposing HB1912. Call and email your state representative today, and also contact these Health Oversight committee members:
carl.newton@okhouse.gov
josh.cantrell@okhouse.gov
bob.culver@okhouse.gov
ellyn.hefner@okhouse.gov
derrick.hildebrant@okhouse.gov
tj.marti@okhouse.gov
cyndi.munson@okhouse.gov
trish.ranson@okhouse.gov
david.smith@okhouse.gov
marilyn.stark@okhouse.gov
preston.stinson@okhouse.gov
danny.williams@okhouse.gov
