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OK HB3587
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Erick Harris
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Prohibits forcible administration of medication for court-ordered outpatient treatment and requires consideration of mental health advance directives when developing treatment plans
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Mental health; authorizing court-ordered outpatient treatment; effective date.
Last Action
Referred for engrossment
3/16/2026