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SB 495

Child custody; modifying procedures for certain court hearings to determine child custody and visitation. Effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Bullard and 1 co-sponsor

SB 495 modifies Oklahoma child custody hearing procedures; currently in Judiciary Committee review without publicly available details on specific procedural changes.

Coauthored by Representative Humphrey (principal House author)
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Bill Summary · SB 495

Legislative bill overview

SB 495 modifies Oklahoma procedures for court hearings that determine child custody and visitation arrangements. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having passed first reading and been referred to the Judiciary Committee for review.

Why is this important

Child custody procedures directly affect millions of Oklahoman families and establish the legal framework for parental rights and child welfare determinations. Procedural modifications can impact case timelines, cost accessibility, fairness of hearings, and ultimately outcomes for children and parents involved in custody disputes.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity unknown: The bill summary does not detail what procedures are being modified, making it difficult to assess whether changes expand due process protections or potentially streamline them at the expense of thoroughness
  • Stakeholder impact varies: Proposed changes could differently affect mothers, fathers, grandparents, and children depending on which procedures are altered
  • Implementation questions: Modifications to court procedures require clear guidance for judicial officers and may necessitate training or resource reallocation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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