HB 1114 Summary

• Amends 43 O.S. 2011, Section 109.4 to modify grandparent visitation rights in Oklahoma family law.

• Courts may now order mandatory mediation upon filing of a verified petition for grandparent visitation rights, with mediator submissions to guide court orders.

• Requires mediation before court proceedings on enforcement motions when grandparents claim denial or interference with visitation rights.

• Expands definition of "grandparent" to include "great-grandparent" for purposes of visitation rights.

• Allows courts to assess attorney fees, mediation costs, and court costs against parents who unreasonably deny visitation or against grandparents who unreasonably file enforcement motions.