HB4341

Children; court-appointed special advocates; education; training; background check; standards; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/12/26

Oklahoma HB4341 mandates education, training, and background checks for court-appointed special advocates.

Oklahoma HB4341 amends the Oklahoma Children's Code to require court-appointed special advocates (CASA) to complete education and training courses in accordance with national and state standards. The bill also mandates appropriate criminal background checks for CASA volunteers and employees. Additionally, it provides immunity from civil liability for those in management positions of CASA organizations acting in good faith. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 93–0 · Mar 12
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24

10:30 AM

House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing

Feb 12

9:30 AM

House Civil Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 1

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Mar 12

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

Mar 12

Senate

First Reading