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OK HB2384
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Regina Goodwin
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Oklahoma Caregiver Support Act" to be codified in Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes
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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
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Mandates that service locations include schools, city, and county facilities with no usage fees charged
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Directs the Department of Health to publicize available services, assist caregivers in accessing services, provide individual counseling, organize support groups, and offer caregiver training
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Requires provision of respite care to temporarily relieve caregivers from their responsibilities
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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