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OK HB3637
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Pae
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AI Summary
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Requires the lead agency for child abuse multidisciplinary review teams to be a certified child advocacy center or qualified agency chosen by the district attorney with team member consent, rather than selected solely by team members
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Creates the Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Council, a nine-member body appointed by the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council, including representatives from DHS, law enforcement, child advocacy centers, medical professionals, and a person with lived experience of the child welfare system
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Transfers oversight authority for multidisciplinary teams from the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth to a nationally accredited state chapter of Oklahoma Children's Advocacy Centers in partnership with the new Council
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Authorizes DHS to contract with a qualifying entity (nationally accredited state chapter of Oklahoma Children's Advocacy Centers) to administer Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Account funds and disburse monies to eligible teams and child advocacy centers
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Repeals existing provisions creating the Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Account Fund (Sections 1-9-103a and 1-9-103b) and the Child Abuse Training and Coordination Council (Section 1-227.9), with an effective date of November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Children; Oklahoma Children's Code; lead agency; child abuse multidisciplinary review team; district attorney; duties; references; joint investigations; team functions; Department of Human Services; terms; Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Account; funds; contract; rules; Oklahoma Multidisciplinary Team Council; membership; elect; quorum; business; Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Account Fund; Child Abuse Training and Coordination Council; repealer; effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Children, Youth and Family Services
2/10/2026