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OK SB1660
Bill
AI Summary
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Emergency custody orders cannot be issued on Saturdays, Sundays, or after 10:00 a.m. on Fridays unless the issuing judge remains available by cell phone to the parent/legal guardian, their legal representatives, and legislators during that time
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When a court orders release of a child back to the parent, legal guardian, or custodian from whom the child was removed, the Department of Human Services must pay damages to the family equal to seven times the federal payment the Department receives for the child's care, subject to Governmental Tort Claims Act limitations
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Amends Sections 1-4-201 and 1-4-203 of the Oklahoma Children's Code (10A O.S. 2021) relating to child custody procedures
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Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Oklahoma Children's Code; imposing certain restrictions on specified custody orders; directing certain relief. Emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/3/2026