This bill proposes the abolition of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Oklahoma, transferring all its duties, powers, responsibilities, and assets to the State Department of Corrections. The new legal language establishes that the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will cease to exist, and all related real and personal property, including books, records, and funds, will be handed over to the State Department of Corrections.

The bill includes a provision for codification and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025, while also declaring an emergency to ensure the act takes effect immediately upon passage and approval. This emergency declaration emphasizes the urgency of the changes being made for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety.