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OK SB1647
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Todd Gollihare
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AI Summary
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Expands the County Community Safety Investment Fund to allow awards to the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System Board in addition to county governments and multi-county partnerships
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Authorizes up to $1,000,000 annually to the Indigent Defense System Board for evidence-based pretrial diversion programs, mental health and substance use jail intake screenings, and jail reentry programs
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Removes pretrial diversion programs, jail intake screenings, and jail reentry programs from the list of eligible county grant programs, shifting these functions to the Indigent Defense System Board
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Requires the Indigent Defense System Board to submit annual reports to legislative leadership and the Governor detailing expenses, programs, and statistical data on clients and outcomes
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Effective date of July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Mental health and substance abuse services; broadening purpose of County Community Safety Investment Fund; authorizing certain awards for specified programs. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Lawson (principal House author)
3/11/2026