S.J.Res.41

Constitutional amendment; recognizing the inherent right of parents to parent their children.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SJR41 proposes a constitutional amendment recognizing parents' inherent right to parent their children without state interference.

Oklahoma SJR41 proposes an amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution to add a new Section 2A to Article II. This section would recognize the inherent right of parents to parent their children without unreasonable interference from the state. The amendment would require the state to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that any interference is justified, with evidentiary standards matching those of criminal proceedings. The proposal will be referred to the people for approval or rejection.

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Rules Committee
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History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Jett