HB 1911 Summary

• Establishes the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline System in Oklahoma under oversight of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, operational 24/7.

• Creates a statewide 988 Trust Fund funded by monthly telecommunication fees on commercial landline, mobile, and VoIP subscribers, plus prepaid wireless point-of-sale fees, to support crisis centers and mobile crisis teams.

• Designates 988 Lifeline Crisis Centers to provide crisis intervention services and coordinate with mental health providers, emergency departments, and community resources statewide.

• Requires revenue from 988 fees to supplement—not replace—existing federal, state, and local funding, with annual fee adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.

• Directs the state to maximize all available federal funding sources including Medicaid reimbursement and federal grants, and mandates insurance enforcement for reimbursement of behavioral health crisis services; effective November 1, 2025.