Children; Child Welfare Act of 2025; effective date.
This bill formally establishes the Child Welfare Act of 2025 as the official name for Oklahoma's child welfare laws. It does not introduce any new policies or changes to existing regulations but serves as a naming and organizational measure for the state's child welfare system. The legislation sets November 1, 2025, as the effective date for this official title. The bill currently remains in early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been fully considered by the legislature.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Total actions
3
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Committee
0
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Danny Williams
RRepublican
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