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OK SB811

Bill

Status

Passed

5/17/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Enns

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 43A O.S. Section 3-403 to modify the Oklahoma Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Act by clarifying definitions related to alcohol and drug treatment services

  • Adds new definition of "faith-based" organizations as those offering services within a context of religious beliefs articulated through their mission statement, affiliations, or sponsoring entities

  • Modifies definition of "transitional living facility" and "halfway house" to explicitly exclude residential substance abuse centers that provide 24 treatment hours per week

  • Maintains existing definitions for approved treatment facilities, detoxification services, inpatient treatment, intermediate care, and short-term supportive care

  • Effective date: November 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Mental health; Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Act; modifying definition of transitional living facility. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/17/2017

5/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/27/2017
Appropriations3/1/2017
Health and Human Services2/7/2017

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