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OK HB2248
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Waldron
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AI Summary
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Creates rural mental health and treatment diversion pilot programs contingent upon funding, to be developed and implemented by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
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Establishes the purpose of the pilot programs as diverting individuals with mental health issues from the criminal justice system into appropriate treatment programs.
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Authorizes the Department to enter into contracts necessary to implement the rural mental health and treatment diversion pilot programs.
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Requires the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Board to promulgate rules as needed to implement the program provisions.
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Takes effect November 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Mental health; rural mental health and treatment diversion pilot programs; purpose; Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; contracts; promulgation of rules; effective date.
Last Action
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee
2/20/2025