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OK HB3586

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Erick Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Enacts the "Right to Raise Act" establishing that raising or referring to a child consistent with their biological sex cannot constitute child abuse, neglect, or child endangerment under Oklahoma law

  • Prohibits denying or delaying adoption placements based on a prospective parent's refusal, unwillingness, or lack of support to enable a child to engage in a gender transition

  • Amends the Oklahoma Children's Code definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" to explicitly exclude parenting practices based on a child's biological sex

  • Modifies criminal child abuse and child endangerment statutes (21 O.S. Sections 843.5 and 852.1) to specify that biological sex-based parenting does not constitute criminal conduct

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Children; Right to Raise Act; adoption; eligibility; Oklahoma Children's Code; biological sex; abuse or neglect; crimes and punishments; child endangerment; effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Woolley

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Judiciary2/3/2026
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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