HB1911

Mental health; definitions; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline System; administrative structure; evaluation; workforce retention; trust fund; telecommunication fee; maximization of federal funding; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1911 establishes the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline System, including a trust fund, telecommunications fee, and workforce retention.

Oklahoma HB1911 creates the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline System, defining key terms and establishing a trust fund for the program. The bill mandates the Oklahoma Insurance Department and Medicaid to verify reimbursement to 988 centers. It also sets up a telecommunications fee to support the system, adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. The bill emphasizes maximizing federal funding and includes provisions for workforce retention strategies.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Health Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Public Health Committee: DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS

3 Yea

RRD

5 Nay

RRRRR

History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Public Health

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading