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OK SB949
OK SB949Office of Client Advocacy; modifying and clarifying provisions related to investigations; transferring certain duties; authorizing inspection of certain records. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Passed
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 949 By: Rosino of the Senate and Roe of the House An Act relating to the Office of Client Advocacy; amending 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-6-103, which relates to the Oklahoma Children’s Code; authorizing the Office to inspect certain records; amending 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-9-112, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 339, O.S.L. 2024 (10A O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 1-9-112), which relates to the Office of Client Advocacy; specifying certain duty of the Advocate General; amending 30 O.S. 2021, Section 1- 122, which relates to guardian and ward; authorizing disclosure of certain information to the State Department of Health; amending 43A O.S. 2021, Section 10-103, which relates to definitions used in the Protective Services for Vulnerable Adults Act; adding and modifying definitions; amending 43A O.S. 2021, Section 10-104, as amended by Section 31, Chapter 475, O.S.L. 2019, which relates to reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; requiring certain referrals; amending 43A O.S. 2021, Sections 10-105, 10-105.1, 10-106, 10-108, 10-110, and 10-111, which relate to protective services for vulnerable adults; updating statutory language; clarifying applicability of provisions relating to investigations; directing the Office to establish certain system; amending 56 O.S. 2021, Section 1025.3, which relates to the community services worker registry; transferring certain duties to the Office of Client Advocacy; requiring the Office to promptly report investigative findings to the Department of Human Services; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-106, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 1-106), which relates to the State Commissioner of Health; broadening certain power and duty; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Office of Client Advocacy
AI Summary
This bill modifies the duties and responsibilities of the Office of Client Advocacy within the State Department of Health, expanding its role in investigating and managing cases involving vulnerable adults and children. Specifically, the bill clarifies that the Office of Client Advocacy can now inspect certain records, investigate allegations of abuse and misconduct, and act as an appropriate state entity for investigating cases involving specific vulnerable populations. The bill updates definitions related to vulnerable adults, modifies reporting requirements, and transfers certain duties from the Department of Human Services to the Office of Client Advocacy. Key changes include expanding the office's ability to investigate misconduct, report findings to various agencies, and participate in the community services worker registry. The bill also broadens the powers of the State Commissioner of Health, allowing them to issue subpoenas for investigations conducted by the Office of Client Advocacy and making other technical amendments to existing statutes. The legislation is declared an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/13/2025 (on 05/13/2025)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Infants and Children
- ‐ Long-term Care and Elderly Issues
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
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