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OK SB740

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Julie Daniels

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma Mental Health Law definitions by removing the word "immediate" from criteria for determining when a person requires treatment, broadening the standard from "immediate physical harm" to "substantial risk of physical harm"

  • Removes homelessness as an exclusion from the definition of "person requiring treatment," meaning homeless individuals can now be subject to involuntary treatment proceedings if they meet other criteria

  • Extends the look-back period for violent behavior history from 24 months to 36 months when determining eligibility for assisted outpatient treatment

  • Changes terminology from "serious physical injury" to "serious physical harm" in criteria related to inability to provide for basic physical needs

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Mental health; modifying certain definitions. Effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health4/1/2025
Health and Human Services Oversight4/1/2025
Health and Human Services2/4/2025

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