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SB 764

Children; authorizing breastfeeding of child in foster care under certain conditions. Effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jo Anna Dossett

Oklahoma bill permits foster caregivers to breastfeed children in their care under unspecified conditions to support child health and development.

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 764

Legislative bill overview

SB 764 authorizes breastfeeding of children in foster care under specified conditions in Oklahoma. The bill establishes legal framework and conditions under which nursing mothers or lactating caregivers can breastfeed children placed in their foster care. It becomes effective upon passage.

Why is this important

Breastfeeding provides documented health and developmental benefits for infants, including improved nutrition, immunity, and bonding. This legislation removes potential legal barriers that may have previously prevented foster caregivers from breastfeeding children in their care, addressing a gap in foster care policy that could affect hundreds of children annually in Oklahoma.

Potential points of contention

  • Medical oversight requirements: Unclear what "certain conditions" entail—whether biological compatibility assessments, health screenings, or physician approval are mandated, which could create implementation challenges
  • Biological parent consent: Questions about whether biological parents must consent to non-biological caregivers breastfeeding their children, raising parental rights concerns
  • Liability and safety standards: Ambiguity around who bears responsibility if health issues arise and what safety protocols or regulations will govern the practice in foster care settings

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

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