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OK SB397
OK SB397State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Passed
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 397 By: Bergstrom of the Senate and Kendrix of the House An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 6001, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 89, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6001), which relates to the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure; extending sunset date; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure
AI Summary
This bill extends the sunset date for the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure, which is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating professionals in fields like counseling and marital and family therapy, from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2028, meaning the board will continue to exist for an additional three years. It also makes minor updates to the statutory language, such as changing "vice-chair" to "vice chair," and establishes an effective date of July 1, 2026, declaring an emergency to allow the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
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Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 02/12/2026 (on 02/12/2026)
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