Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB4302: Children; Office of Juvenile System Oversight; authorizing the release of certain information for certain purposes; effective date.
Status: Signed into law, May 12, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to children; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 601.6, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 178, O.S.L. 2025 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 601.6), which relates to the Office of Juvenile System Oversight; authorizing the release of certain information for certain purposes; prohibiting disclosure to any other person or entity; providing exception; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Children.
From the enrolled text, May 5, 2026:
An Act relating to children; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 601.6, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 178, O.S.L. 2025 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 601.6), which relates to the Office of Juvenile System Oversight; authorizing the release of certain information for certain purposes; prohibiting disclosure to any other person or entity; providing exception; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Children SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 10 O.S. 2021, Section 601.6, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 178, O.S.L. 2025 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 601.6), is amended to read as follows: Section 601.6. A. For purposes of this section, the term "children and youth service system" shall have the same meaning as it is defined in Section 600 of this title. B. The Office of Juvenile System Oversight shall have the responsibility of inspecting and investigating misfeasance and malfeasance within the children and youth service system, as directed by the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, to ascertain compliance with established responsibilities. C. The Office shall conduct not less than one but not more than two regular, periodic, unannounced inspections of state-operated children's institutions and facilities annually. The Office is further authorized to inspect privately operated children's institutions and facilities that receive state or federal funding, on a periodic basis or as needed. D. The Office shall investigate complaints filed with …
Sponsors
- Daniel Pae (R, HD-062) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- : Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Fourth Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 86 Nays: 0
- : SA's read, adopted
- : SA's received
- : Engrossed to House
- : Referred for engrossment
Votes
- Fourth Reading (May 5, 2026): 86 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading (April 29, 2026): 44 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Health & Human Services Committee (April 13, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 23, 2026): 93 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 25, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Services Committee (February 18, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Children
Common questions
- What is HB4302?
- HB4302 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Children; Office of Juvenile System Oversight; authorizing the release of certain information for certain purposes; effective date.
- What does HB4302 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to children; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 601.6, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 178, O.S.L. 2025 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 601.6), which relates to the Office of Juvenile System Oversight; authorizing the release of certain information for certain purposes; prohibiting disclosure to any other person or entity; providing exception; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Children.
- What is the status of HB4302?
- Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/12/2026 (May 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4302?
- Daniel Pae (R, HD-062).
- Where is the official record for HB4302?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB4302&Session=2600
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