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OK HB3186

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Hickman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 43A O.S. 2011, Section 1-106 to clarify that district attorneys represent "this state" rather than "the people of Oklahoma" in Mental Health Law court proceedings.

  • District attorneys represent the state in all court proceedings under the Mental Health Law where the State of Oklahoma or any facility operated by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is the petitioner for involuntary commitment.

  • Becomes effective 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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