On May 12, 2026, OKL LEG reported that bill was approved by the governor.
On May 6, OKL LEG passed a bill on mental health property funds.
OKL LEG passed HB 3649, revises management, use of real property by Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and amends OKL LEG 43A-2-111.
Bill Provision
Requires proceeds from land sales be deposited into Department’s Real Property Trust.
The bill also expands allowable uses of those proceeds to include infrastructure improvements and capital projects that benefit individuals served by the Department.
It also prohibits using the proceeds to fund treatment or prevention services.
Authorizes sale of tracts of land listed in the statute and maintains provisions allowing unused property to be leased, with income supporting the Department’s operations.
Legislative History
On Feb. 2, 2026, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 11, 2026, bill passed House.
On Mar. 30, 2026, bill introduced in Senate; on May 6, 2026, bill passed Senate.
Effectiveness
Upon approval, act shall become effective Nov. 1, 2026.
May 2026 OKL LEG Governor Approval
On May 12, 2026, OKL LEG reported that bill was approved by the governor.
Regulators
OKL LEG
Entity Types
Corp; MG Orig
Reference
Bill, HB3649, 5/12/2026; Bill, HB3649, 5/6/2026; Citation: OKL LEG 43A;
