The bill amends Section 4 of Chapter 201 of the Oklahoma Statutes, specifically addressing the County Community Safety Investment Fund. It expands the types of evidence-based services eligible for funding to include mental health and substance abuse treatment programs, pretrial diversion programs, mental health and substance use jail intake screenings, jail reentry programs, employment, education, and housing programs. Additionally, it establishes a minimum allocation of at least half of one percent (0.5%) of the total appropriated amount for each county government or multi-county partnership applying for these funds.
The bill also updates statutory references and requires the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to submit an annual report detailing the amounts awarded to each county and the services provided. The Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is tasked with promulgating rules to implement the new provisions, including setting qualifications for programs eligible for funding. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.