HB3502

Children; adoption; eligibility; Oklahoma Children's Code; biological sex; abuse or neglect; crimes and punishments; child endangerment; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB3502 amends adoption eligibility and child welfare definitions, prohibiting biological sex-based references from being considered abuse or.

Oklahoma HB3502 amends the Oklahoma Children's Code to redefine child abuse and neglect, explicitly stating that raising or referring to a juvenile based on their biological sex does not constitute abuse or neglect. The bill also modifies adoption eligibility criteria, ensuring no person is denied the opportunity to adopt based on their stance on gender transitions. Additionally, it updates definitions related to child care, neglect, and abuse, ensuring clarity and consistency in child welfare practices.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Children, Youth and Family Services Committee: DO PASS

4 Yea

RRRR

1 Nay

D

Calendar

Feb 18

3:00 PM

House Children, Youth and Family Services Hearing

History

Feb 18

House

Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Children, Youth and Family Services

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight

Feb 3

House

Referred to Children, Youth and Family Services