SB1717

Modifies evidentiary standard for taking child into protective custody in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma SB1717 amends the evidentiary standard for taking a child into protective custody. It allows a child to be taken into custody if there is reasonable suspicion of an imminent safety threat or if the child needs immediate medical or behavioral health treatment. The bill also mandates the development of a joint response system between the Department of Human Services and law enforcement. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2026.