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OK SB1647

OK SB1647
Mental health and substance abuse services; broadening purpose of County Community Safety Investment Fund; authorizing certain awards for specified programs. Effective date. Emergency.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to mental health and substance abuse services; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 631, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2023, and as renumbered by Section 5, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2023 (43A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-312.1), which relates to the County Community Safety Investment Fund; updating statutory reference; broadening purpose of fund; amending Section 4, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 230, O.S.L. 2025 (43A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-312.4), which relates to request for proposals for funds; conforming language; authorizing certain award to the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System Board for specified programs; limiting use of funds; requiring submission of certain report; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill broadens the purpose of the County Community Safety Investment Fund, which is managed by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, to include not only funding for county-level mental health and substance abuse programs but also to allow for awards to the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System Board for specific programs. The fund's purpose is expanded to allow for awards to the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System Board to support evidence-based pretrial diversion programs, mental health and substance use jail intake screenings, and jail reentry programs, with a limit of $1,000,000.00 annually for these specific purposes, and the Board must report on the use of these funds. The bill also updates statutory references and clarifies language related to the request for proposals process for county governments and multi-county partnerships seeking funds for various community programs, including mental health and substance abuse treatment, employment, education, and housing. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and is declared an emergency measure, meaning it will be in full force immediately upon passage and approval.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Placed on General Order (on 02/16/2026)

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