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OK SB397

OK SB397
State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
03/26/2025
Passed
02/12/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb397&Session=2600
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb397&Session=2500
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENR/SB/SB397%20ENR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Committee Substitute https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB397%20CS%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB397%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB397%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/SB397%20HFLR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB397%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENGR/SB/SB397%20ENGR.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/SCS/SB397%20CS.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB397%20SFLR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Committee Substitute https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB397%20CS%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB397%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB397%20INT.PDF
Committee Amendment https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB397%20PCS.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Committee Substitute https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB397%20CS%20BILLSUM.PDF
Committee Amendment https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB397%20PCS.PDF
BillText https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB397%20INT.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB397%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB397%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB397%20INT.PDF
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