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HB 3489

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.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle McCane

Oklahoma bill establishes mental health crisis procedures including patient rights, capacity assessments, care coordination requirements, and provider notification standards for individuals in psychiatric emergencies.

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Bill Summary · HB 3489

Legislative bill overview

HB 3489 establishes the Oklahoma Health Crisis Communication and Patient Rights Act, which creates comprehensive procedures and protections for individuals experiencing mental health crises. The bill addresses intake procedures, decision-making capacity assessments, patient notification requirements, care coordination, and establishes specific patient rights throughout the crisis intervention process.

Why is this important

Mental health crisis intervention directly affects vulnerable individuals and determines whether they receive appropriate care or face unnecessary detention. The bill's framework influences how quickly patients access treatment, who makes decisions on their behalf, and whether continuity of care occurs post-crisis—outcomes that significantly impact recovery rates and community mental health system efficiency.

Potential points of contention

  • Capacity determination standards: Defining who assesses mental capacity and what criteria apply may conflict with medical autonomy versus protective oversight concerns
  • Temporary decision support authority: The scope of who can make decisions for patients lacking capacity could create disputes between family members, providers, and state interests
  • Transfer and coordination requirements: Mandatory continuity-of-care protocols may increase administrative burden on providers while advocates argue they're essential to prevent care fragmentation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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