HB2207

Defines terms and processes for child welfare and protection in Oklahoma.

Amends the Oklahoma Children's Code to redefine terms related to child welfare, protection, and services. It specifies definitions for terms such as "child," "neglect," "foster care," and "residential treatment program." It also outlines processes for filing petitions for protective orders by residential treatment programs, presenting evidence in court, and expediting reviews of certain petitions. The act declares an emergency and specifies an effective date of July 1, 2025.