Children; certification as youthful offender or juvenile; modifying acts that shall cause certain persons to be held accountable as a youthful offender. Effective date.

SB 423 updates Oklahoma adoption laws by increasing the maximum amount adoptive families can pay for a birth mother's living and transportation expenses from $1,000 to $3,500 without needing prior court approval. The bill also clarifies which specific costs, such as attorney fees, medical bills, and counseling, are considered reasonable and allowable during the adoption process. Additionally, it requires stricter financial oversight by mandating that most payments be made directly to service providers and demanding detailed receipts for any living expense reimbursements. Although the bill was signed by the legislature, the Governor vetoed it on May 28, 2024.