Bill
HB 3039
Children; In the Child's Best Interest Act; terms; adoptive, fostering, and legal guardianship; adults; care; void; Department of Human Services; preference; codification; effective date.
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Dusty Deevers and 1 co-sponsor
Oklahoma bill redefines child welfare standards for adoption, foster care, and guardianship by establishing "best interest" criteria and modifying DHS preferences for adult caregivers.
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee