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OK SB1655

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brenda Stanley

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma Adoption Code (10 O.S. 2021, Section 7505-1.1) to allow Department of Human Services employees to share adoptive parent contact information and care-related information for children enrolled in the Children's Specialty Plan with the contracted entity administering that plan

  • Maintains existing confidentiality requirements for adoption hearings (closed court, interested parties and counsel only) and adoption records (permanent court records, not open to inspection except as authorized by statute or court order)

  • Preserves the ability for biological parents and adoptive parents to mutually agree to share identifying information through written, signed notice to the court or relevant agency

  • Unauthorized disclosure of adoption records remains a misdemeanor offense

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Adoption Code; modifying applicability of certain confidentiality provisions. Emergency.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Miller (principal House author)

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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