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OK HB2384

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Regina Goodwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Oklahoma Caregiver Support Act" to be codified in Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes

  • Requires the State Board of Health to promulgate rules directing the State Department of Health to increase caregiver service locations across low, mid, and high economic income areas

  • Mandates that service locations include schools, city, and county facilities with no usage fees charged

  • Directs the Department of Health to publicize available services, assist caregivers in accessing services, provide individual counseling, organize support groups, and offer caregiver training

  • Requires provision of respite care to temporarily relieve caregivers from their responsibilities

  • Effective date: November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; creating the Oklahoma Caregiver Support Act; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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