Bill No. 740, introduced by Senators Daniels and Kannady, amends Section 1-103 of Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to mental health definitions. The bill modifies several definitions, including the terms "person requiring treatment" and "assisted outpatient." Notably, it removes the term "immediate" from the criteria for assessing risks of harm to oneself or others, thereby broadening the scope of what constitutes a person requiring treatment. Additionally, it introduces the term "urgent recovery clinic," which refers to clinics providing voluntary services for the immediate stabilization of acute mental health symptoms, with a limit on service duration.

The bill also updates the definition of "assisted outpatient" to include individuals who have a history of non-compliance with treatment and are unlikely to survive safely in the community without supervision. It emphasizes the need for a clinical determination of the individual's condition and treatment history. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025.