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OK SB1882
OK SB1882Parental rights; requiring parties to make a certain showing in certain circumstances. 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 parental rights; requiring parties to make a certain showing in certain circumstances; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any party seeking to place a child in foster care or terminate parental rights, regardless of the child's race or political affiliation, must prove to the court that they have made genuine attempts to offer services and programs aimed at keeping the family together and that these efforts have failed. This new requirement is intended to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to preserve families before a child is removed from their home or parental rights are ended, and it will take effect on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1882&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1882%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1882%20INT.PDF |
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