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OK HB2936
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jim Olsen
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AI Summary
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Prohibits individuals convicted of crimes against children—including child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, or lewd molestation—from being intended parents under the Oklahoma Gestational Agreement Act
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Bars adoption placement if petitioners or any household member has felony convictions for child abuse/neglect, crimes against children, violent crimes (rape, sexual assault, homicide), or physical assault/domestic abuse/drug offenses within the preceding 5 years
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Prohibits placing any child with individuals subject to the Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration Act or those married to or living with registered sex offenders
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Amends 10 O.S. 2021, Section 557.5 (Gestational Agreement Act) and Section 7505-5.1 (Oklahoma Adoption Code)
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Children; Oklahoma Gestational Agreement Act; intended parent; gestational agreement; crimes; Oklahoma Adoption Code; placement; effective date.
Last Action
Authored by Senator Hamilton (principal Senate author)
2/24/2026