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OK HB3451

OK HB3451
Mental health; definitions; effective date.


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Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
04/11/2024
Crossed Over
03/12/2024
Passed
04/18/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/23/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to mental health; amending 43A O.S. 2021, Section 1-103, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2022 (43A O.S. Supp. 2023, Section 1- 103), which relates to definitions; clarifying a definition; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Mental health

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law related to mental health definitions in Oklahoma. It clarifies the definition of an "indigent person" and expands the definition of a "facility" to include community-based structured crisis centers. The bill also provides additional details on the criteria for determining if someone is a "person requiring treatment" and clarifies the process for discharging and transporting medically unstable patients. Additionally, the bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2024 for these changes.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/23/2024 (on 04/23/2024)

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