Bill > HB2936

This bill modifies two existing Oklahoma laws related to gestational agreements and adoptions to enhance child protection. Under the Oklahoma Gestational Agreement Act, the bill prohibits individuals convicted of certain crimes against children from being intended parents in gestational carrier arrangements, specifically barring those with convictions for child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, or lewd molestation. Similarly, in the Oklahoma Adoption Code, the bill expands restrictions on child placement by preventing prospective adoptive parents from receiving a child if they or anyone residing in their home has been convicted of crimes against children, including child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, or lewd molestation. The bill adds specificity to existing laws by explicitly defining the types of child-related crimes that would disqualify potential parents, aiming to protect children from potential harm by preventing individuals with a history of child-related criminal offenses from becoming parents through gestational agreements or adoption. The provisions will take effect on November 1, 2026, giving time for legal systems and potential parents to understand and comply with the new requirements.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2936&Session=2600