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OK SB2179

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Haste

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recommendations for discharge or conditional release of persons found not guilty by reason of mental illness must include a structured clinical violence risk assessment addressing current risk factors, community placement readiness, and public safety considerations

  • Courts may order random urine drug and alcohol screenings at least twice monthly for persons on conditional release to monitor medication compliance and detect alcohol, marijuana, illicit substances, or non-prescribed dangerous drugs

  • Screenings must be completed by the residential care provider facility or a licensed testing agency, with results reported to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

  • Updates statutory language by replacing "Judicial Nominating Committee" with "Judicial Nominating Commission" for Forensic Review Board member appointments

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; acts committee by persons in a state of mental illness or defect; modifying definition; requiring recommendation for discharge or assessment. Effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/3/2026

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