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OK SB1288

OK SB1288
Practice of behavioral health; removing certain limitation on appointees to the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/07/2022
In Committee
04/13/2022
Crossed Over
03/23/2022
Passed
04/27/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/29/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 1288 By: Daniels of the Senate and Lepak of the House An Act relating to the practice of behavioral health; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 6001, which relates to the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure; removing certain limitation on appointees; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure

AI Summary

This bill removes certain limitations on appointees to the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure in Oklahoma. Specifically, it removes the requirement that appointees who are licensed professional counselors, licensed marital and family therapists, and licensed behavioral therapists be selected from lists of qualified candidates submitted by specific professional associations. The bill also makes other changes to the Board's structure and operations, such as allowing the Board to meet up to four times per year and requiring the Board to approve any recommendations made by its separate professional committees.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/29/2022 (on 04/29/2022)

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