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OK HB4341
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Moore
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AI Summary
- Court-appointed special advocates (CASA) must complete education and training courses in accordance with Oklahoma CASA standards, removing the previous requirement to also follow national standards
- CASA volunteers must complete a training program compliant with nationally documented CASA standards before being assigned cases, with documentation submitted annually to the Oklahoma CASA Association
- Background checks for CASA applicants must include a child welfare records search through the Department of Human Services, a criminal history search through the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, and any other checks meeting Oklahoma CASA Association state standards (removing national standards requirement)
- Applicants who have lived in Oklahoma for less than one year must also obtain a criminal history search from their previous state of residence
- Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Children; court-appointed special advocates; education; training; background check; standards; effective date.
Last Action
First Reading
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Civil Judiciary2/4/2026
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2026
Rules2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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