What is the status of SB1708?

In committee as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: Coauthored by Senator Reinhardt (March 17, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1708?

Casey Murdock (R), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1708?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1708&Session=2600

Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Oklahoma SB1708: Child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of joint child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of sole custody if a parent is subject to certain registrations. Effective date.

Q: What is SB1708?

SB1708 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of joint child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of sole custody if a parent is subject to certain registrations. Effective date.

Q: What does SB1708 do?

In its own words: An act of domestic violence by the other parent, the absence or relocation shall not be a factor that weighs against the parent in determining custody or visitation. 4. The court shall consider, as a primary factor, the safety and well-being of the child who is the victim of child abuse and of the parent who is the victim of domestic violence, harassment, or stalking behavior, in addition to other facts regarding the best interest of the child. 5. The court shall consider the history of the parent causing physical harm, bodily injury, assault, verbal threats, stalking, or harassing behavior, o.

Status: In committee, March 17, 2026

What the bill says

An act of domestic violence by the other parent, the absence or relocation shall not be a factor that weighs against the parent in determining custody or visitation. 4. The court shall consider, as a primary factor, the safety and well-being of the child who is the victim of child abuse and of the parent who is the victim of domestic violence, harassment, or stalking behavior, in addition to other facts regarding the best interest of the child. 5. The court shall consider the history of the parent causing physical harm, bodily injury, assault, verbal threats, stalking, or harassing behavior, o.

From the engrossed text, February 25, 2026:

an act of domestic violence by the other parent, the absence or relocation shall not be a factor that weighs against the parent in determining custody or visitation. 4. The court shall consider, as a primary factor, the safety and well-being of the child who is the victim of child abuse and of the parent who is the victim of domestic violence, harassment, or stalking behavior, in addition to other facts regarding the best interest of the child. 5. The court shall consider the history of the parent causing physical harm, bodily injury, assault, verbal threats, stalking, or harassing behavior, or the fear of physical harm, bodily injury, or assault to another person including the minor child, in determining issues regarding custody and visitation. SECTION 2. AMENDATORY 43 O.S. 2021, Section 112, is amended to read as follows: Section 112. A. A petition or cross-petition for a divorce, legal separation, or annulment must state whether or not the parties have minor children of the marriage. If there are minor children of the marriage, the court: 1. Shall make provision for guardianship, custody, medical care, support, and education of the children; SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB1708 SFLR Page (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 2. Unless not in the best interests of the children, may provide for the visitation of the noncustodial …

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Oklahoma SB1708: Child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of joint child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of sole custody if a parent is subject to certain registrations. Effective date.

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