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