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OK HB3586
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Erick Harris
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Amends the Oklahoma Children's Code definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" to explicitly exclude parenting practices based on a child's biological sex
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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
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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