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OK HB2223

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Randon Grau

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 10 O.S. Section 83 to clarify that child support obligations terminate when parental rights are terminated in an adoption decree.
  • Child support arrearages are not affected by adoption and remain collectible from the obligated parent.
  • Changes language from "adoption proceeding" to "decree" to specify the exact point at which the support obligation ends.
  • Courts continue to order child support amounts and review them in accordance with Section 118 of Title 43 of the Oklahoma Statutes with interest accruing per Section 114.
  • Effective date: November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Children; stating that child support obligation terminates upon decree; effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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