SB1708

Child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of joint child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of sole custody if a parent is subject to certain registrations. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26

Oklahoma SB1708 amends child custody laws to establish a rebuttable presumption of joint custody and sole custody if a parent is subject to certain.

Oklahoma SB1708 amends existing child custody laws to create a rebuttable presumption of joint child custody, encouraging parents to share the rights and responsibilities of child rearing. The court is directed to assure children frequent and continuing contact with both parents after separation or dissolution of marriage. The bill also creates a rebuttable presumption of sole custody if a parent is subject to certain registrations, such as domestic violence or stalking. The court must consider the safety and well-being of the child and parent in determining custody.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate: Judiciary Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS

7 Yea

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1 Nay

R

History

Mar 17

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Reinhardt

Mar 16

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Stanley

Mar 16

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Burns