SB691

Law enforcement; requiring the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training and the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to develop certain program. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB691 mandates the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training and the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to.

Oklahoma SB691 requires the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training to collaborate with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to establish a voluntary training program. This program will equip law enforcement officers with specialized skills to effectively respond to calls involving individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Officers who complete the training will be designated as law enforcement mental health specialists. The bill also authorizes the promulgation of rules and specifies an effective date for the new provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Safety Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Public Safety

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Mann