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OK HB3587

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Erick Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma mental health law (43A O.S. 2021, Section 5-416) to authorize court-ordered outpatient treatment as an alternative to hospitalization for individuals meeting commitment criteria

  • Reduces mandatory treatment review period from annually to every 90 days, with status hearings requiring 72-hour advance notice to parties; individuals under court-ordered outpatient treatment or parties listed in Section 5-410 may request status hearings

  • Requires district attorneys to present treatment plans developed by Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services-certified community mental health centers, with plans created in coordination with the person, their advocates, legal guardians, and treatment team

  • Prohibits forcible administration of medication for court-ordered outpatient treatment and requires consideration of mental health advance directives when developing treatment plans

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Mental health; authorizing court-ordered outpatient treatment; effective date.

Last Action

Referred for engrossment

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Judiciary2/3/2026
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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