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OK HB4227
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Kannady
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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