This bill amends Section 1175.6a of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the restoration of competency in criminal proceedings. It requires the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to develop and implement a pilot program to provide community-based competency restoration services, as mandated by the consent decree for Briggs V. Friesen, 23-cv-00081-GKF-JFJ. The bill outlines the process for individuals found incompetent to stand trial, including the suspension of criminal proceedings, the provision of treatment, and the transfer of custody to the Department when a forensic bed becomes available.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Department or its designee must report periodically to the court regarding the defendant's competency status. If a person regains competency, a hearing must be scheduled within twenty days to determine the next steps in the criminal proceedings. The bill also addresses situations where individuals are found incompetent due to intellectual disabilities or other reasons, including the potential for civil commitment proceedings. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.