HB4227

Child sexual abuse; creating the Cindy Clemishire Act; details; identifying information; victim; confidential; agreements; criminal procedure; prosecution; codification; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/23/26

Oklahoma HB4227 establishes the Cindy Clemishire Act, prohibiting concealment of child sexual abuse details in settlement agreements and requiring.

Oklahoma HB4227, known as the Cindy Clemishire Act, prohibits any settlement agreement from concealing details of child sexual abuse claims. It mandates that identifying information of the victim must remain confidential. The act applies to agreements entered into before its effective date unless a cause of action was initiated beforehand or a final, non-appealable declaratory judgment confirms enforceability.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 8–0 · Mar 23
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 21

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary REVISED Hearing

Apr 21

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary 2ND REVISED Hearing

History

May 11

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Hall

May 6

Senate

Coauthored by Senator McIntosh

May 5

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Hamilton