This bill amends Section 5-416 of Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes, focusing on alternatives to hospitalization for individuals with mental health needs. It introduces provisions for court-ordered outpatient treatment, allowing courts to mandate treatment plans that do not require hospitalization, provided that the individual meets specific criteria. The bill decreases the review period for treatment needs from annually to every ninety days and establishes status hearings to assess compliance and effectiveness of the treatment. It also mandates that parties involved be notified of these hearings and allows certain individuals to request them. Additionally, the bill affirms the rights of individuals under court-ordered outpatient treatment, including the right to self-administer psychotropic medications and prohibits forced medication administration.

The legislation further outlines the responsibilities of district attorneys in presenting treatment plans developed by certified community mental health centers and requires that any significant changes to treatment plans be approved by the court. It emphasizes the importance of considering mental health directives when creating treatment plans and clarifies that failure to comply with outpatient treatment orders cannot be grounds for involuntary civil commitment. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.