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OK SB1708

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Darcy Jech

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a rebuttable presumption that joint custody and equally shared parenting time is in the best interest of the child, which can be overcome by a preponderance of the evidence

  • Establishes a rebuttable presumption against custody for parents required to register under the Sex Offenders Registration Act or Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registration Act, requiring clear and convincing evidence to overcome

  • Requires courts to construct a parenting time schedule maximizing each parent's time with the child if the joint custody presumption is rebutted

  • Expands the definition of domestic violence to include coercive control involving physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, economic, or financial abuse

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of joint child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of sole custody if a parent is subject to certain registrations. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Senator Burns

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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