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OK HB3380

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Trish Ranson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Enacts the "Fostering the Future for Oklahoman Children and Families Act" requiring the Department of Human Services to update child-welfare data collection, modernize information systems, and expand use of predictive analytics and AI tools within 180 days of the effective date

  • Requires DHS to publish an annual scorecard measuring key foster care outcomes including foster care entries, investigation response times, child fatalities, caregiver recruitment, placement disruptions, and time to permanent placement

  • Establishes a "Fostering the Future" initiative to create partnerships with private sector, academic, and nonprofit entities for educational and employment opportunities for current and former foster youth, including development of an online resource platform

  • Directs DHS to address policies that prohibit participation in federally-funded child-welfare programs based on religious beliefs and to increase partnerships with faith-based organizations serving families involved with foster care

  • Requires annual implementation reports to the Oklahoma Legislature, with an effective date of November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Children; Fostering the Future for Oklahoman Children and Families Act; Department of Human Services; tasks; time period; authority or functions; departments or agencies; applicable laws; report; codification; effective date.

Last Action

Authored by Senator Pederson (principal Senate author)

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Children, Youth, and Family Services2/3/2026
Health and Human Services Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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