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This bill expands the scope of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety's Mental Wellness Division by extending its services to include retirees of public safety personnel, in addition to current employees. The bill modifies two existing sections of law to broaden the division's eligibility criteria. Specifically, it allows the Mental Wellness Division to provide mental wellness services and programs to both current public safety personnel and their retirees, with a focus on promoting good mental wellness. The bill maintains strong privacy protections, ensuring that personal health information remains confidential and can only be shared in aggregate form without revealing individual details. The Mental Wellness Division is authorized to partner with private entities and will have its own separate offices, records, and resources within the Department of Public Safety. The bill also updates the Mental Wellness Division Revolving Fund to reflect the expanded service scope, allowing funds to be used for mental wellness services for both current personnel and retirees. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2025, giving the department time to prepare for the expanded program.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb146&Session=2600