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OK HB3502
OK HB3502Children; adoption; eligibility; Oklahoma Children's Code; biological sex; abuse or neglect; crimes and punishments; child endangerment; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to children; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 7503-1.1, which relates to adoption; modifying eligibility provisions; amending 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-1-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 375, O.S.L. 2025 (10A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-1-105), which relates to the Oklahoma Children's Code; providing that raising or referring to juvenile based on biological sex shall not constitute abuse or neglect; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Sections 843.5, as last amended by Section 8, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 843.5) and 852.1, as amended by Section 187, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 852.1), which relate to crimes and punishments; providing that raising or referring to juvenile based on biological sex shall not constitute child endangerment; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Oklahoma law to clarify that raising a child or referring to them based on their biological sex does not constitute child abuse, neglect, or endangerment, and also ensures that a person's refusal or unwillingness to support a child's gender transition will not prevent them from adopting a child or delay the adoption process.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Children, Youth and Family Services (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3502&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3502%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3502%20INT.PDF |
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