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OK HB1738

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Leslie Osborn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1738 Summary

  • Amends 43A O.S. 2011, Section 1-106 to clarify district attorneys represent "this state" rather than "the people of Oklahoma" in mental health court proceedings.

  • Applies to all court proceedings under the Mental Health Law where the state or the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is the petitioner for involuntary commitment.

  • Changes language from struck "the people of Oklahoma" to underlined "this state" in statutory language.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Mental health; clarifying language; effective date.

Health and Mental Health

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/6/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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