HB2185

Children; task; Department of Human Services; Office of Juvenile Affairs; county, municipality, or political subdivision; codification; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/12/25

Oklahoma HB2185 mandates investigations and reports for crimes against children by certain state employees.

Oklahoma HB2185 requires the Department of Human Services, the Office of Juvenile Affairs, and local governments to investigate and report crimes against children under their custody. If a crime is suspected by an employee or contractor, these entities must ensure law enforcement takes action. The Office of Juvenile Affairs and local governments must follow up with law enforcement every 30 days until the case is resolved or the child is no longer in custody. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 83–0 · Mar 12, 2025
Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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2
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

83 Yea

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0 Nay

16 Absent

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History

Apr 14, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Provenzano

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

Mar 12, 2025

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate