HB3489

Mental health crisis; Oklahoma Health Crisis Communication and Patient Rights Act; terms; intake procedures; temporary decision support; capacity and consent; transfer notification; continuity of care; coordination with primary care providers; reports; Legislature; patient rights; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB3489 establishes the Oklahoma Health Crisis Communication and Patient Rights Act, ensuring patient rights and communication protocols in.

Oklahoma HB3489, known as the Oklahoma Health Crisis Communication and Patient Rights Act, defines terms such as "mental health facility" and "temporary decision support." It mandates intake procedures, including identifying approved contacts and informing patients of their communication rights. The act establishes a temporary decision support process for patients lacking decision-making capacity, allowing family members or legal representatives to participate in treatment decisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Health Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight

Feb 3

House

Referred to Public Health

Feb 2

House

First Reading