HB1480

Children; directing the court to determine ability to pay; debt; financial obligations; hearings; detention costs; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/4/25

Oklahoma HB1480 amends the care of children in medical and behavioral health matters, allowing courts to order evaluations and care for children in.

Oklahoma HB1480 amends the care of children by allowing courts to order medical and behavioral health evaluations for children involved in court proceedings. It also permits courts to mandate care for children needing medical, nursing, or surgical attention, placing them in appropriate facilities if necessary. The act takes effect on November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 91–6 · Mar 4, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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6 Nay

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2 Absent

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History

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Mar 4, 2025

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

Mar 4, 2025

Senate

First Reading