Oklahoma HB1333 amends adoption laws to prioritize relatives for adoption placements, with exceptions.
Oklahoma HB1333 amends adoption laws to prioritize relatives for adoption placements, ensuring that preference is given to relatives willing, able, and eligible to adopt. If no suitable relative is available, the foster parent may be considered. The court must prioritize family placement unless it proves harmful to the child. The court must document its reasoning in writing whenever a decision is made to place the child.
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