Oklahoma § 63-1-546.4 Duties of Department of Health and Department of

Oklahoma Statutes

§ 63-1-546.4 — Duties of Department of Health and Department of

Oklahoma § 63-1-546.4

Title 63Public Health And Safety

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Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-546.4 (2026).

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

A.The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall: 1. Prohibit all substance abuse treatment services administered by or contracted for by the Department from refusing to treat pregnant women if space and staff expertise is available; 2. Require all such programs and services to give priority to accepting pregnant women for treatment and services if space and staff expertise is available; and 3. Assist such programs to develop and implement treatment modalities and services appropriate for pregnant women.

B.The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the State Department of Health may implement, with available funds, a pilot project recommended by the Joint Legislative Task Force on Prenatal Addiction and

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. A. The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall: 1. Prohibit all substance abuse treatment services administered by or contracted for by the Department from refusing to treat pregnant women if space and staff expertise is available; 2. Require all such programs and services to give priority to accepting pregnant women for treatment and services if space and staff expertise is available; and 3. Assist such programs to develop and implement treatment modalities and services appropriate for pregnant women. B. The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the State Department of Health may implement, with available funds, a pilot project recommended by the Joint Legislative Task Force on Prenatal Addiction and Treatment. With the consent of the court having jurisdiction and the district attorney, the program may include a program similar to the program established by the Drug Court Act.