SB79

Child abduction prevention; creating the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act; establishing requirements and procedures for abduction prevention orders. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB79 establishes the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act to safeguard children from abduction risks.

Oklahoma SB79 creates the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act, allowing courts to issue abduction prevention orders in child custody cases where there is a credible risk of abduction. The act defines "abduction" as wrongful removal or retention of a child and outlines factors courts must consider, such as past abduction attempts or threats. It authorizes courts to issue ex parte warrants to take physical custody of a child, impose travel restrictions, and require supervision of visitation.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate: Judiciary Committee: DO PASS

8 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Feb 26, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Blair (principal House author)

Feb 24, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 19, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed