OK SB510

Amends Oklahoma Adoption Code to add definitions of "relative adoption" and "stepparent adoption," and clarifies that stepparent and relative adoptions are not considered direct placement adoptions.

Requires jurisdiction over adoption proceedings to be determined by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act rather than separate adoption-specific jurisdictional provisions.

Mandates that adoption petitions include a statement regarding compliance with the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Act when applicable, and requires notice to Indian tribes.

Establishes a data collection system requiring court clerks to report adoption demographics to the Administrative Director of the Courts by February 15 annually, with information provided to the Department of Human Services.

Modifies adoption expense allowances to specify reasonable and necessary living expenses for birth mothers with detailed inclusions and exclusions, and increases the initial authorization amount from $500 to $1,000 plus deposits for housing and utilities without court approval.

Changes child trafficking violations related to adoption from misdemeanor to felony charges, with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment or $10,000 fine per violation.

Extends adoption record retention requirement from 22 years to 99 years.

Allows courts to authorize release of limited termination or relinquishment information to out-of-state entities licensed to perform adoption home studies.