Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB1685

Introduced
2/6/23  

Caption

Mental health; Mental Health Reform Act of 2023; effective date.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will potentially transform state laws regarding mental health services. It proposes a structured approach to reforming mental health care, which includes providing better access to services, increasing state funding for mental health programs, and possibly establishing new regulatory frameworks to streamline service delivery. These changes could lead to enhanced mental health initiatives tailored to meet the specific needs of Oklahoma residents, particularly in underserved areas.

Summary

House Bill 1685, titled the Mental Health Reform Act of 2023, aims to introduce significant changes to mental health services in Oklahoma. This legislation seeks to address the growing need for improved mental health care, responding to the increased awareness and prevalence of mental health issues within the state. The act emphasizes the importance of legislative support in developing comprehensive mental health strategies and funding mechanisms to enhance mental health care delivery systems across various communities.

Contention

While supporters highlight the necessity of mental health reform as an urgent political and social issue, there are facets of the bill that may prompt debate. Critics may raise concerns about the adequacy of funding, the effectiveness of the proposed initiatives, and whether the reform adequately addresses systemic issues within the mental health system. Discussions may also center around potential bureaucratic challenges in implementing and monitoring the impact of the reforms at the local level.

Companion Bills

OK HB1685

Carry Over Mental health; Mental Health Reform Act of 2023; effective date.

Previously Filed As

OK HB1685

Mental health; Mental Health Reform Act of 2023; effective date.

OK HB1686

Mental health; Mental Health Reform Act of 2023; effective date.

OK HB1684

Mental health; Mental Health Reform Act of 2023; effective date.

OK HB2334

Mental health; Mental Health Reform Act of 2023; effective date.

OK HB1318

Mental health; Mental Health Reform Act of 2023; effective date.

OK HB1319

Mental health; Mental Health Reform Act of 2023; effective date.

OK HB2767

Mental health; Mental Health Reform Act of 2023; effective date.

OK HB1594

Mental health; Mental Health Reform Act of 2023; effective date.

OK HB1835

Mental health; Mental Health Reform Act of 2023; effective date.

OK HB1748

Mental health; Mental Health Reform Act of 2023; effective date.

Similar Bills

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