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OK HB2912

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ann Coody

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1-106 of Title 43A (Oklahoma Statutes 2011) to clarify language regarding legal representation in mental health court proceedings
  • District attorneys must represent the state in all Mental Health Law court proceedings where the State of Oklahoma is the petitioner for involuntary commitment
  • Explicitly includes any facility operated by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as part of the state for petitioner purposes
  • Changes terminology from "people of Oklahoma" to "this state" for consistency
  • Effective date: November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Mental health; clarifying language; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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