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OK HB2336

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Brian Renegar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 63 O.S. 2011, Section 1-546.5, relating to the Oklahoma Prenatal Addiction Act to expand disposition options for pregnant women abusing or addicted to drugs or alcohol.

  • Authorizes district attorneys to convene multidisciplinary teams (including addiction treatment specialists) to determine appropriate case dispositions for pregnant women whose substance abuse endangers the unborn child.

  • Expands disposition options to include criminal prosecution of the pregnant woman or involuntary commitment to public or private treatment facilities, not limited to these options.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; expanding scope of disposition options; effective date.

Intoxicating Liquors

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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