Bill > HB1343

This bill proposes to abolish the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and transfer all of its duties, powers, responsibilities, and assets to the State Department of Corrections. Specifically, this means that every aspect of the mental health and substance abuse services department - including its books, records, funds, real property (such as buildings), and personal property - will be completely absorbed by the corrections department. The bill mandates that this transfer will become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause suggesting the immediate importance of this administrative restructuring. By moving mental health and substance abuse services under the jurisdiction of the corrections department, the bill represents a significant organizational shift in how these critical social services will be managed and delivered in the state of Oklahoma.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1343&Session=2600