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OK HB1472
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ron Sharp
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AI Summary
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Amends 43A O.S. 2011, Section 1-110 regarding law enforcement responsibility for transporting individuals to mental health facilities for examination, emergency detention, protective custody, and inpatient services.
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Permits law enforcement agencies to contract with third parties to provide transportation services, provided the third party meets minimum standards as determined by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
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Allows law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with other law enforcement agencies or third parties while maintaining overall responsibility for transportation pending completion of mental health services.
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Continues existing reimbursement provisions for sheriffs and peace officers from the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and under the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2015; received a "DO PASS" recommendation from the Committee on Public Safety on February 12, 2015.
Legislative Description
Mental health; permitting law enforcement agency to contract with third party to provide transport services if minimum standards are met; effective date.
Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Last Action
Authored by Senator Sharp (principal Senate author)
2/12/2015