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OK HB1776

Bill

Status

Failed

5/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Frank Simpson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 43A O.S. 2011, Section 1-110 to modify the transportation responsibilities of sheriffs and peace officers for individuals requiring mental health examination, emergency detention, protective custody, and inpatient services.

  • Permits the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, counties, and municipalities to contract with third parties to provide mental health transportation services in addition to law enforcement agencies.

  • Maintains that law enforcement agencies transporting individuals remain responsible for the transportation pending completion of examination, detention, and inpatient services.

  • Entitles sheriffs and peace officers to reimbursement from the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for transportation services associated with minors and adults requiring mental health services.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Mental health; responsibility of law enforcement to transport persons for mental health services; permitting certain services to be provided by third party; effective date.

Health and Mental Health

Last Action

Died in conference

5/22/2015

Committee Referrals

General Government3/5/2015
Public Safety2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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