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OK HB1574
Bill
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Lawson
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AI Summary
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Expands the Office of Juvenile System Oversight's authority to inspect and investigate misfeasance and malfeasance within Oklahoma's children and youth service system
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Requires 1-2 unannounced inspections annually of state-operated children's institutions and extends inspection authority to privately operated facilities receiving state or federal funding
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Grants the Office authority to access all facilities, examine and copy records and budgets, interview residents, and review inspection reports from the State Fire Marshal and State Department of Health
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Authorizes the Office to subpoena witnesses, hold public hearings, and investigate complaints filed regarding the children and youth service system
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Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage (passed House March 11, 2025; passed Senate May 6, 2025)
Legislative Description
Children; Office of Juvenile System Oversight; definition; inspections; privately-operated facilities; complaints; records; budgets; interview; subpoena; hearings; emergency.
Last Action
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/14/2025
5/14/2025