Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2179: Criminal procedure; persons in a state of mental illness or defect; modifying conditions and procedures for discharge or conditional release. Effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2179 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure; persons in a state of mental illness or defect; modifying conditions and procedures for discharge or conditional release. Effective date. Primary sponsor: John Haste (Republican), Mark Lawson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Placed on General Order.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Haste | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Mark Lawson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on General Order
- Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
- Coauthored by Representative Lawson (principal House author)
- Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
- Authored by Senator Haste
- First Reading