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OK SB701

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Lee Denney

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "licensed mental health professional" in Oklahoma mental health law (43A O.S. Section 1-103) by removing specialization requirements for advanced practice nurses and physician's assistants.

  • Removes the requirement that advanced practice nurses must specialize in mental health to qualify as licensed mental health professionals.

  • Removes the requirement that physician's assistants must have received specific training for and be experienced in performing mental health therapeutic, diagnostic, or counseling functions.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Mental health; removing certain specialization criteria for certain persons. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/21/2015

4/21/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee3/11/2015
Appropriations and Budget3/10/2015
Health and Human Services2/3/2015

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