SB251

Mental health and substance abuse services; expanding types of services that qualify for certain funds; establishing certain minimum allocation. Effective date. Emergency.

Complete·5/15/25

Oklahoma SB251 expands mental health and substance abuse services funding to include housing programs and sets minimum allocation for applicants.

Oklahoma SB251 amends Section 4, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2023, to expand the types of evidence-based services eligible for funding from the County Community Safety Investment Fund. This includes housing programs and updates statutory references. The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will issue annual requests for proposals, and applicants must meet specified criteria. Each county or multi-county partnership must receive at least 0.5% of the total funds. The act declares an emergency and becomes effective July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

87 Yea

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6 Nay

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5 Absent

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History

May 15, 2025

Senate

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025

May 8, 2025

Senate

Enrolled, to House

May 8, 2025

House

Signed, returned to Senate