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This bill, titled "Guardianships; modifying definitions," amends existing Oklahoma law, specifically Section 31 of Chapter 183, O.S.L. 2023, which deals with definitions related to guardianships. The changes update a statutory reference to "this act" to now refer to "the Courtney Smith Act," clarifying which law is being discussed. It also modifies the definition of "gravely disabled" to explicitly state that such a condition is considered an imminent danger to self when specific criteria are met, and it extends the required duration for "inpatient mental health treatment" from twenty-four to forty-eight hours. Furthermore, the bill provides detailed criteria for a guardian with general guardianship to seek a court order for the retrieval and delivery of a gravely disabled ward to an inpatient treatment facility, focusing on the ward's inability to meet basic needs for food, clothing, or shelter, or to voluntarily seek assistance, or to survive safely without involuntary detention. The bill also clarifies that a person is not presumed incompetent solely due to past mental health evaluations or treatment, and it sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1473&Session=2600