Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 2179 — Criminal procedure; persons in a state of mental illness or defect; modifying conditions and procedures for discharge or conditional release. Effective date.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

177 added · 157 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Senate Bill 2179 involve the addition of procedures for assessing and managing individuals with mental health issues who face criminal charges. Specifically, the amendment introduces requirements for risk assessments and random testing for those under conditional release, ensuring that their progress is closely monitored. This matters because it aims to balance public safety with the need for appropriate mental health care, ultimately promoting better outcomes for individuals with mental illness involved in the criminal justice system.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL 2179 By:
SENATE FLOOR VERSION March 2, 2026 3 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
Haste of the Senate and Lawson of the House 8 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to criminal procedure;
2179 By:
Haste of the Senate and Lawson of the House 8 An Act relating to criminal procedure;
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Section 1161.
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3743 Page 1 Section 1161.
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Treatment shall be provided by an agency of the Department or, with the approval of the sentencing court and at the expense of the person, by private agencies, private physicians or other mental Req.
Treatment shall be provided by an agency of the Department or, with the approval of the sentencing court and at the expense of the person, by private agencies, private physicians or other mental health personnel.
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To assist the court in its determination, the court shall immediately issue an order for the person to be examined by Req.
To assist the court in its determination, the court shall immediately issue an order for the person to be examined by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services at a facility the Department has designated to examine and treat forensic SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 3 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) individuals.
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3743 Page 3 the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services at a facility the Department has designated to examine and treat forensic individuals.
If the court is dissatisfied with the reports or if a disagreement on the issue of mental illness and dangerousness exists Req.
If the court is dissatisfied with the reports or if a disagreement on the issue of mental illness and dangerousness exists between the two examiners, the court may designate one or more SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 4 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) additional examiners and have them submit their findings and evaluations as specified in paragraph 1 of this subsection.
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3743 Page 4 between the two examiners, the court may designate one or more additional examiners and have them submit their findings and evaluations as specified in paragraph 1 of this subsection.
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SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 5 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 2.
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or Req.
or SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 6 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 3.
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one member who shall be an attorney licensed to practice in this state and shall be appointed from a list of not less than three names submitted to the Governor by the Board of Governors of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Req.
one member who shall be an attorney licensed to practice in this state and shall be appointed from a list of not less than three names submitted to the Governor by the Board of Governors of the Oklahoma Bar Association, SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 7 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) c.
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(1) the individual the Board is considering for therapeutic visits, conditional release, or Req.
(1) the individual the Board is considering for therapeutic visits, conditional release, or SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 8 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) discharge, his or her treatment advocate, and members of his or her treatment team, (2) the Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or designee, (3) the Advocate General for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or designee, (4) the General Counsel for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or designee, and (5) any other persons the Board and Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services wish to be present.
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3743 Page 8 discharge, his or her treatment advocate, and members of his or her treatment team, (2) the Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or designee, (3) the Advocate General for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or designee, (4) the General Counsel for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or designee, and (5) any other persons the Board and Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services wish to be present.
The Board shall provide notice to the district attorney of the county where the individual was found not guilty by reason of mental illness at least forty- Req.
The Board shall provide notice to the district attorney of the county where the individual was found not guilty by reason of mental illness at least forty- SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 9 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) five (45) days before meeting to determine eligibility for therapeutic visits, conditional release, or discharge.
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3743 Page 9 five (45) days before meeting to determine eligibility for therapeutic visits, conditional release, or discharge.
Such Req.
Such SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 10 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) assessment shall be reviewed by the Board prior to submission to the court.
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3743 Page 10 assessment shall be reviewed by the Board prior to submission to the court.
At such hearing, the court Req.
At such hearing, the court SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 11 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) shall review the clinical violence risk assessment submitted with the recommendation.
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3743 Page 11 shall review the clinical violence risk assessment submitted with the recommendation.
The screenings Req.
The screenings SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 12 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) shall be completed by the residential care provider facility or a licensed testing agency arranged by the residential care provider, and the results shall be reported to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, c.
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3743 Page 12 shall be completed by the residential care provider facility or a licensed testing agency arranged by the residential care provider, and the results shall be reported to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, c.
The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall assess the person placed on conditional Req.
The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall assess the person placed on conditional SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 13 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) release annually and shall have the authority to recommend discharge of the person to the Board, and e.
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3743 Page 13 release annually and shall have the authority to recommend discharge of the person to the Board, and e.
Notice of the hearing shall be issued, at least twenty-four (24) hours before the hearing, to the hospital superintendent, the person, trial counsel for the Req.
Notice of the hearing shall be issued, at least twenty-four (24) hours before the hearing, to the hospital superintendent, the person, trial counsel for the SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 14 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) person, and the patient advocate general of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
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3743 Page 14 person, and the patient advocate general of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Dangerousness shall be determined by such factors as whether the person has placed another person or Req.
Dangerousness shall be determined by such factors as whether the person has placed another person or SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 15 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) persons in a reasonable fear of violent behavior, and medication and treatment compliance;
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3743 Page 15 persons in a reasonable fear of violent behavior, and medication and treatment compliance;
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SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 16 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) (1) poses a substantial risk of physical harm to self as manifested by evidence or serious threats of or attempts at suicide or other significant self- inflicted bodily harm, (2) poses a substantial risk of physical harm to another person or persons as manifested by evidence of violent behavior directed toward another person or persons, (3) has placed another person or persons in reasonable fear of serious physical harm or violent behavior directed toward such person or persons as manifested by serious and immediate threats, (4) is in a condition of severe deterioration such that, without immediate intervention, there exists a substantial risk that severe impairment or injury will result to the person, or (5) poses a substantial risk of serious physical injury to self or death as manifested by evidence that the person is unable to provide for and is not providing for his or her basic physical needs.
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3743 Page 16 (1) poses a substantial risk of physical harm to self as manifested by evidence or serious threats of or attempts at suicide or other significant self- inflicted bodily harm, (2) poses a substantial risk of physical harm to another person or persons as manifested by evidence of violent behavior directed toward another person or persons, (3) has placed another person or persons in reasonable fear of serious physical harm or violent behavior directed toward such person or persons as manifested by serious and immediate threats, (4) is in a condition of severe deterioration such that, without immediate intervention, there exists a substantial risk that severe impairment or injury will result to the person, or (5) poses a substantial risk of serious physical injury to self or death as manifested by evidence that the person is unable to provide for and is not providing for his or her basic physical needs.
The mental health or substance abuse history of the person may be used as part of the evidence to Req.
The mental health or substance abuse history of the person may be used as part of the evidence to SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 17 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) determine whether the person is a person requiring treatment.
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3743 Page 17 determine whether the person is a person requiring treatment.
60-2-3743 DC 3/2/2026 4:19:06 PM Req.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES March 2, 2026 - DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2179 SFLR Page 18 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Placed on General Order

  2. Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Health and Human Services committee; CR filed

  3. Coauthored by Representative Lawson (principal House author)

  4. Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

  5. Authored by Senator Haste

  6. First Reading

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Health & Human Services

Passed 11 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8100
Democrat 3000
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 11101
% of votes cast 85%8%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
AMD SB2179 PCS - ADOPTED (Request No: 3743) — Not Voting
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Nay
Paul Rosino Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Who sponsors SB 2179?
SB 2179 is sponsored by John Haste (Republican) and Mark Lawson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2179?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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