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OK HB2241

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jason Nelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 10A O.S. 2011, Section 2-1-103 to modify definitions in the Oklahoma Juvenile Code
  • Changes definition of "emergency shelter beds" to "shelters" and "emergency shelter care" to "shelter living accommodations twenty-four (24) hours a day for a short term, usually ninety (90) days or less"
  • Expands emergency shelter definition to include children and youth in crisis situations such as abandonment, abuse, neglect, runaway, respite, or law enforcement or court involvement
  • Requires emergency shelters or shelter host homes to provide parenting, education, counseling, activities, experiences and referrals to help children and youth develop and realize their full potential
  • Effective date: November 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Children and juvenile code; modifying certain definition; effective date.

Children

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

3/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/13/2013
Human Services2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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