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. Specifically, it includes the transfer of real and personal property, as well as all records and funds associated with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The new legal language establishes a new section in the Oklahoma Statutes, codified as Section 2-100 of Title 43A, to formalize this transition.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes a declaration of emergency, indicating the immediate necessity for the changes to ensure public peace, health, or safety. This urgency allows the act to be implemented promptly upon passage and approval.