This bill mandates that certain health care providers, including physicians, physician assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and osteopathic physicians, must administer an evidence-based, validated mental health screening instrument to each patient during or before a routine primary care visit at least once annually. This requirement is exempt for those providers who do not practice direct client care. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, along with the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, is tasked with developing rules and creating educational materials to facilitate the implementation of this requirement.

The bill includes provisions for the codification of new sections in the Oklahoma Statutes, specifically Sections 510.2, 519.13, 567.32, and 638.2 of Title 59. Each section outlines the responsibilities of the respective health care providers regarding the mental health screening and the collaborative efforts of the boards to ensure proper implementation. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.