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OK SB2181
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Creates a graduated civil fine schedule starting at $500 for the first offense, with fines doubling for each consecutive offense
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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