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OK HB1074

OK HB1074
Children; requiring Department of Human Services to verify applicability and conduct nationwide search for placement purposes; effective date.

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Introduced
02/04/2019
In Committee
04/02/2019
Crossed Over
03/07/2019
Passed
04/09/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/15/2019

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to children; amending 10A O.S. 2011, Section 1-4-204, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 342, O.S.L. 2017 (10A O.S. Supp. 2018, Section 1-4-204), which relates to determining placement for a child in custody; requiring Department of Human Services to verify applicability of certain act; providing deadline for verification; directing Department to conduct nationwide relative search for placement purposes; setting time frame for search; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Child placement

AI Summary

This bill amends Oklahoma law to require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to verify the applicability of the Indian Child Welfare Act within three months of a child being taken into custody and to conduct a nationwide relative search for placement purposes within the same three-month timeframe. The bill aims to prioritize placing children with relatives or those with a kinship relationship, unless it would be contrary to the safety or well-being of the child. It also provides guidance on factors the court and DHS should consider in determining the appropriate custodian or placement for a child.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/15/2019 (on 04/15/2019)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1074&Session=2000
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