HB3039

Children; In the Child's Best Interest Act; terms; adoptive, fostering, and legal guardianship; adults; care; void; Department of Human Services; preference; codification; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB3039 establishes the In the Child's Best Interest Act, defining terms and setting requirements for adoptive, fostering, and legal.

Oklahoma HB3039, known as the In the Child's Best Interest Act, sets specific requirements for adoptive, fostering, and legal guardianship arrangements. It mandates that such arrangements must involve either one or two adults, with a preference for a male and female pair. The bill also allows other adults, such as relatives or friends, to assist in the care of the child without altering the official arrangements. The Department of Human Services is directed to find a safe home for the child, with a preference for biologically related adults if they meet safety criteria.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

Feb 3

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee

Feb 2

House

First Reading