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OK HB3901
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ellyn Hefner
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Health must appoint a full-time psychological autopsy examiner to establish a pilot psychological autopsy service for investigating the mental state and motivations of deceased persons in ambiguous death cases, including suicides
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Pilot program terminates no later than November 1, 2031, with the State Board of Health required to recommend either permanent status or closure before that date
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Annual progress reports covering best practices, targets, and demonstrable data must be submitted to the Commissioner for inclusion in the annual report
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Psychological autopsy examiner may coordinate with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to share data and establish protocols
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Effective date is November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Psychological autopsy; terms; psychological autopsy examiner; pilot psychological autopsy service; report; Commissioner of Health; promulgation of rules; State Department of Health; effective date.
Last Action
First Reading
2/26/2026