HB1964

Parental rights; Parents' Bill of Rights; private right of action; review; materials; object; opt in; fine; violation; term; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1964 establishes the Parents' Bill of Rights, ensuring parental consent for mental health therapy and sex education, and allowing parents.

Oklahoma HB1964, known as the Parents' Bill of Rights, mandates that mental health therapy on minors cannot be performed without parental consent, except in emergencies. It also requires parental consent for sex education and allows parents to review and object to certain school materials and activities. Parents can opt their children out of sex education and data collection instruments. The bill provides a private right of action for parents against schools for violations, with fines up to $1,000. Effective November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Civil Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Civil Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading