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OK SB79
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Darrell Weaver
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AI Summary
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Creates the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act in Oklahoma, allowing courts to issue abduction prevention orders when evidence establishes a credible risk of child abduction
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Establishes 13 risk factors courts must consider, including prior abduction attempts, threats to abduct, domestic violence history, lack of ties to the U.S., and activities indicating planned abduction such as selling property, closing accounts, or obtaining travel documents
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Authorizes courts to impose prevention measures including travel restrictions, passport surrender requirements, supervised visitation, posting of bonds, and prohibition on removing children from designated geographic areas
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Permits ex parte warrants to take physical custody of a child when there is credible risk of imminent wrongful removal, with a hearing required no later than the next judicial day after execution
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Takes effect November 1, 2025 and applies to unemancipated individuals under 18 years of age
Legislative Description
Child abduction prevention; creating the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act; establishing requirements and procedures for abduction prevention orders. Effective date.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Blair (principal House author)
2/26/2025