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OK HB2920

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Samson Buck

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Shaken Baby Prevention Education Initiative" and establishes a task force to identify evidence-based models for reducing abusive head trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome) in infants in Oklahoma

  • Task force continues until December 31, 2015, with an organizational meeting required by September 1, 2010

  • Membership includes 11 appointed members from state agencies, medical associations, and child advocacy organizations, including representatives from the State Department of Health, Department of Human Services, Oklahoma Hospital Association, and various medical specialties

  • Task force must submit annual reports on evidence-based models and statewide implementation recommendations to the Governor, Speaker of the House, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate beginning December 31, 2011

  • Staff support provided by the State Department of Health; members receive no compensation; effective date July 1, 2010, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; creating the Shaken Baby Prevention Education Initiative; creating task force; providing for purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

Children

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/07/2010

5/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/2/2010

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