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OK SB181

Bill

Status

Passed

4/23/2013

Primary Sponsor

Charles Ortega

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 43A O.S. 2011, Section 12-104 to extend the Oklahoma Suicide Prevention Council from January 1, 2015 until January 1, 2020
  • Increases Council membership from 21 to 27 members, adding representatives from military service, Native American/Tribal communities, and the medical community
  • Council composition includes legislators, state agency representatives, mental health professionals, suicide survivors, educators, clergy, and newly added military and medical representatives
  • Council responsibilities include collaborating with community boards, providing technical assistance to schools and communities, identifying systemic issues, and promoting suicide prevention awareness
  • Requires annual report to the Governor, legislative leaders, and state health officials by December 1 each year with activity updates and policy recommendations
  • Effective date: November 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Mental health; extending the Oklahoma Suicide Prevention Council until 2020; increasing membership to include military personnel. Effective date.

Government

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/23/2013

4/23/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/14/2013
Health and Human Services2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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