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OK HB4227

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Kannady

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Settlement agreement provisions that conceal details of child sexual abuse or child sexual exploitation claims are void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy, though victim identifying information remains confidential

  • Applies retroactively to agreements entered before the effective date, unless a related cause of action was already initiated and a final declaratory judgment declares the agreement enforceable

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecuting sexual crimes against children, allowing prosecution at any time after commission of the offense (previously limited to the victim's 45th birthday)

  • Adds an exception to mandatory reporting requirements for healthcare professionals when sexual activity occurred between minors during a medical history review, without evidence of coercion, exploitation, threat, or intimidation

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Child sexual abuse; creating the Cindy Clemishire Act; details; identifying information; victim; confidential; agreements; criminal procedure; prosecution; codification; effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative(s) Miller

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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