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OK HB3483
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gabe Woolley
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AI Summary
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Department of Human Services must restore physical custody of children to parents/guardians within 72 hours when criminal charges are dismissed, dropped, or result in a not guilty verdict, and return all personal property and records taken during removal
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All DHS and Child Protective Services records related to investigations and removal connected to dismissed charges must be expunged within 72 hours of resolution
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If DHS identifies ongoing risks despite resolved charges, the agency must file an emergency motion with clear and convincing evidence of imminent threat and obtain a court order within 72 hours to continue separation
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Noncompliance may result in state audits, civil penalties, or administrative sanctions; aggrieved individuals may seek damages under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 for due process or constitutional rights violations
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Children; Protect Families from Government Overreach Act; purpose; intent; Department of Human Services; physical custody; records; exception; emergency motion; report; Oklahoma Commission for Human Services; noncompliance; audits, civil penalties, and sanctions; civil remedies; reassessment; codification; effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee
2/3/2026