HB2248

Mental health; rural mental health and treatment diversion pilot programs; purpose; Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; contracts; promulgation of rules; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Establishes rural mental health and treatment diversion pilot programs to divert individuals with mental health issues from the criminal justice.

Oklahoma HB2248 creates rural mental health and treatment diversion pilot programs to divert individuals with mental health issues from the criminal justice system into appropriate treatment programs. The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is authorized to develop and implement these programs contingent upon funding. The bill also allows the department to enter into contracts and promulgate rules for the programs. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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1
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R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee: DO PASS

6 Yea

DRRRRR

0 Nay

History

Feb 20, 2025

House

Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee