Competency hearings; creating the Oklahoma Competency Hearings Act of 2026; effective date.

HB 3632 creates the "Oklahoma Competency Hearings Act of 2026" to establish a procedural framework for competency hearings in Oklahoma courts. The bill names the act and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026, without altering existing legal standards or procedures. It is a procedural measure that will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. This bill directly affects court processes related to determining a defendant's mental competence to stand trial.