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OK SB1901

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ann Griffin

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 43A O.S. 2011, Section 1-103 relating to mental health definitions in Oklahoma law.

  • Expands the definition of "dangerous" in mental health commitment law to include persons with substantial risk of immediate physical harm to self (including suicide attempts) or to others through violent behavior.

  • Adds new subsection (13)(e) defining "dangerous" for purposes of Title 22, Section 1175.1 of Oklahoma Statutes with specific criteria for mental health intervention and commitment.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Mental health; expanding certain definition. Effective date.

Health Care

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/4/2014

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