Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB3330

Introduced
2/5/24  
Refer
2/6/24  
Report Pass
2/15/24  
Engrossed
3/11/24  
Refer
3/19/24  
Report Pass
3/28/24  
Enrolled
4/25/24  

Caption

Mental health; definitions; application information; behavioral health professionals; renewal information; promulgation of rules; annual reports; Legislature; effective date.

Impact

The legislation is set to enhance the state's capacity to monitor and analyze the mental health workforce, which is crucial for ensuring that the needs of Oklahoma's residents are met effectively. By instituting annual reporting requirements for behavioral health professionals, the bill aims to accumulate vital data that could inform policy making and improve mental health services across the state. This data will be aggregated into an annual report submitted to key legislative leaders, facilitating greater transparency and government accountability within the mental health sector.

Summary

House Bill 3330 addresses the regulation and licensure of mental health professionals in Oklahoma. Specifically, it mandates that applicants for behavioral health certification or licensure provide detailed demographic information, educational background, and other qualifications. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that mental health professionals renewing their licenses must report various trends related to their practice, including demographic changes and workforce retention information. This data is intended to provide the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services with better insights into the state's mental health workforce.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment surrounding HB 3330 appears to be positive, with recognition of the need for improved oversight and data collection in the mental health field. Stakeholders within the mental health community, including licensure boards and professional associations, have expressed support for the bill as a step towards enhancing service delivery and ensuring high standards of care. However, some concerns may arise regarding the potential burden of onerous reporting requirements on mental health professionals, highlighting a need for a balance between data collection and the operational realities faced by practitioners.

Contention

While there appears to be general agreement on the necessity of improved reporting and transparency, there could be contention regarding how the data is utilized. Critics may voice concerns about privacy issues, particularly with respect to the reporting of demographic data. The bill expressly states that personal identifying information will not be disclosed, but the balance of ensuring sufficient data while safeguarding individual privacy rights remains a point of potential debate.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK SB442

Health benefit plan directories; directing plans to publish certain information in a publicly accessible manner; requiring reporting to Insurance Commissioner. Effective date.

OK HB2753

Mental health; vulnerable adult abuse; Office of the Attorney General; registry; information; effective date.

OK SB59

State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.

OK HB2815

Sunset; State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure; re-creating Board; modifying termination date.

OK SB1073

Driver licenses; allowing testing entities to collect required information for certain submittal; allowing rule promulgation. Effective date.

OK HB1768

Elections; voter registration application; adding certain information to application; effective date.

OK HB2154

Health care facility violence; definition; reporting assaults; criteria to report; State Department of Health; effective date.

OK HB1396

Court reporters; salaries; modifying definition; authorizing payment of annual equipment allowance to certain official court reporters; effective date; emergency.

OK HB2175

Public health and safety; mental health loan repayment revolving fund; renaming fund; expanding purpose; application for funding; effective date.

OK HB2787

Stem cell research; reporting system; certain information collection and duties of the State Department of Health; effective date.

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