HB3344

Foster care; requirements; foster parents; penalties; false or fraudulent; application or information; codification; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/10/26

Oklahoma HB3344 sets requirements for foster parents, including age, residency, and financial management, and imposes penalties for false.

Oklahoma HB3344 establishes specific requirements for individuals applying to be foster parents, including being at least 21 years old, lawfully residing in the United States, and managing personal finances without relying on foster care payments. It also mandates two letters of recommendation from respected community members. The bill codifies these requirements and imposes penalties for false or fraudulent applications, including fines and potential felony charges.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 72–19 · Mar 10
Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

72 Yea

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19 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

3:00 PM

House Health and Human Services Oversight Hearing

Feb 19

11:15 AM

House Health and Human Services Oversight Hearing

History

Apr 1

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

Mar 10

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

Mar 10

Senate

First Reading