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OK HB2081
OK HB2081Child abduction prevention; Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act; terms; order or petition; warrant; jurisdiction; requirements; factors; risk; evidence; conditions; custody or visitation; remedies; hearing; search; service; law enforcement; costs and fees; duration; federal acts; codification; effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
Crossed Over
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Passed
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to child abduction prevention; enacting the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act; defining terms; providing for cooperation and communication among courts; authorizing order or petition for abduction prevention measures; authorizing certain warrant; clarifying jurisdiction over certain matters; establishing requirements for certain petition; specifying required contents of certain petition; establishing factors to determine risk of child abduction; authorizing court to consider certain evidence; requiring abduction prevention order to contain certain information; authorizing certain provisions to prevent abduction of child; authorizing order to impose certain conditions on custody or visitation; authorizing certain actions to prevent imminent abduction of child; providing for remedies; authorizing ex parte warrant for certain purposes; requiring hearing within specified time period; specifying required contents of certain warrant; authorizing order for certain search; requiring service at certain time; clarifying enforceability of certain warrants; allowing court to authorize law enforcement to take certain actions; authorizing award of costs and fees under certain circumstances; specifying duration of certain order; providing for uniformity of application and construction; clarifying application to certain federal acts; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Child abduction prevention
AI Summary
This bill introduces the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act in Oklahoma, which provides a comprehensive legal framework to prevent potential child abductions. The legislation establishes detailed procedures for courts to assess and mitigate the risk of a child being wrongfully removed or retained by a parent or guardian. The bill defines key terms such as "abduction," "child," and "wrongful removal," and outlines specific factors courts should consider when determining abduction risk, including past abduction attempts, threats, suspicious financial activities, travel document acquisition, and a parent's ties to other countries. If a credible risk is found, the court can issue an abduction prevention order that may include travel restrictions, passport limitations, requirements for providing travel itineraries, supervised visitation, and even the potential for law enforcement intervention. The order can require a parent to post a bond, attend educational programs about abduction consequences, and provide detailed information to relevant authorities. The prevention measures remain in effect until the child turns 18, becomes emancipated, or the order is modified by a court with appropriate jurisdiction. The bill aims to provide a proactive approach to preventing child abduction by giving courts flexible tools to protect children in potentially dangerous custody situations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/09/2025 (on 05/12/2025)
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