This bill appropriates $5,700,000 from the General Revenue Fund of the State Treasury to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The funding is specifically designated to sustain and expand the operations of a 9-8-8 suicide and crisis hotline in Oklahoma, addressing the urgent need for mental health support services in the state.
The act is set to become effective on July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency declaration, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. This provision emphasizes the importance of timely implementation to ensure the availability of critical mental health resources for the public.