Oklahoma HB4275: Mental health; rules and standards for certification of behavioral health case managers; uniformity in rules and standards for certification for behavioral health case managers; certification as peer recovery support specialist; uniformity in rules and standards for certification for peer recovery support specialist; effective date.

What the bill says

An Act relating to mental health; amending 43A O.S. 2021, Section 3-318, which relates to rules and standards for certification of behavioral health case managers, application for certification, fee, titles, and compliance; providing uniformity in rules and standards for certification for behavioral health case managers; amending 43A O.S. 2021, Section 3-326, which relates to certification as peer recovery support specialists, rules, application, fees, titles, and penalties; providing uniformity in rules and standards for certification for peer recovery support specialists…

From the enrolled text, May 6, 2026:

An Act relating to mental health; amending 43A O.S. 2021, Section 3-318, which relates to rules and standards for certification of behavioral health case managers, application for certification, fee, titles, and compliance; providing uniformity in rules and standards for certification for behavioral health case managers; amending 43A O.S. 2021, Section 3-326, which relates to certification as peer recovery support specialists, rules, application, fees, titles, and penalties; providing uniformity in rules and standards for certification for peer recovery support specialists; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Mental health SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 43A O.S. 2021, Section 3-318, is amended to read as follows: Section 3-318. A. The Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall promulgate rules and standards for certification of behavioral health case managers who 2. Employed by behavioral services providers contracting with the state to provide behavioral health services; 3. Employed by organizations certified by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; 4. Employed by a tribe or tribal facility that provides behavioral health services; or 4. 5. Employed by an Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs or a United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility. B. Such rules and standards shall address criteria for certification and renewal, including minimum education requirements, examination and supervision requirements, continuing education requirements, and rules of professional conduct. C. Application for …