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OK SB2181

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Jett

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the offense of "interference with custody" for any person, including a parent, who knowingly removes, entices, or withholds a child under 18 with intent to interfere with lawful custody, punishable as a felony with up to 5 years imprisonment

  • Establishes a separate offense for enticing or persuading a child to leave the custody of the other parent, guardian, custodian, or person standing in loco parentis

  • First and second violations for enticement are misdemeanors with a $500 fine; third or subsequent violations, or enticing a child to leave the state, become felonies with up to 5 years imprisonment

  • Creates a graduated civil fine schedule starting at $500 for the first offense, with fines doubling for each consecutive offense

  • Repeals existing 21 O.S. Section 891 (current child stealing statute) and takes effect November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Child stealing; prohibiting child stealing and creating a felony offense. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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