HB 1977 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

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.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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