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OK HB2892

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Townley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Executive Director of the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth gains authority to request investigations by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation or other law enforcement agencies in cases involving suspected criminal conduct against children, including physical or sexual abuse

  • Adds the Executive Director to the list of officials authorized to initiate OSBI investigations, alongside the Governor, Attorney General, Council on Judicial Complaints, Legislative Investigating Committees, DHS Director, and district court judges

  • Amends 10 O.S. 2021, Section 601.4 and 74 O.S. 2021, Section 150.5 to grant these investigation request powers

  • Investigation requests must be submitted in writing with specific allegations of wrongdoing under Oklahoma law

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

State government; Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth; Executive Director; investigations; effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

4/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services4/1/2025
Public Safety2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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