SB1659

Children; removing certain condition for access to specified records by members of the Legislature. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1659 removes a condition for legislative access to specified child records.

Oklahoma SB1659 amends the inspection of records law to remove a condition for access by members of the Legislature. It allows inspection of juvenile court records and Department of Human Services records without a court order for specified individuals and entities, including legislative members, upon showing proper credentials and for lawful duties. The bill updates statutory language and references, and it becomes effective November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Jett