STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 53rd Legislature (2012)

HOUSE BILL 2336	By:	Renegar

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to public health and safety; amending 63 O.S. 2011, Section 1-546.5, which relates to the Oklahoma Prenatal Addiction Act; expanding scope of disposition options; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     63 O.S. 2011, Section 1-546.5, is amended to read as follows:
Section 1-546.5  A district attorney may convene a multidisciplinary team to assist in making a determination of the appropriate disposition of a case of a pregnant woman who is abusing or is addicted to drugs or alcohol to the extent that the unborn child is at risk of harm.  The multidisciplinary team shall include at least one person with training and experience in the treatment of addiction.  As used in this section, an appropriate disposition may include, but shall not be limited to, criminal prosecution of the woman or filing a petition for involuntary commitment as provided by Section 5-410 et seq. of Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes to a public facility or a private facility willing to accept the pregnant woman for treatment.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2012.

53-2-8835	GRS	01/11/12