Bill > HB4275

This bill aims to standardize and clarify the rules and standards for certifying behavioral health case managers and peer recovery support specialists in Oklahoma, ensuring uniformity across different employment settings. It expands the types of employers for whom these professionals can be certified to include municipalities, counties, and organizations certified by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, in addition to state agencies, tribal facilities, and VA facilities. The bill also clarifies that certified professionals can only use their specific titles when employed by these authorized entities and reiterates that this certification does not permit them to practice professions for which they are not otherwise licensed or accredited, such as physician or psychologist. The legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.