Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1717: Child custody; modifying certain evidentiary standard for taking child into protective custody. Effective date.
Status: In committee, April 15, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to child custody; amending 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-4-201, which relates to circumstances authorizing taking a child into custody; modifying certain evidentiary standard for taking child into protective custody; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, January 14, 2026:
An Act relating to child custody; amending 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-4-201, which relates to circumstances authorizing taking a child into custody; modifying certain evidentiary standard for taking child into protective custody; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-4-201, is amended to read as follows: Section 1-4-201. A. Pursuant to the provisions of this section, a child may be taken into custody prior to the filing of a petition: 1. By a peace officer or employee of the court, without a court order if the officer or employee has reasonable suspicion clear and convincing evidence that: a. the child is in need of immediate protection due to an imminent safety threat, b. the circumstances or surroundings of the child are such that continuation in the child's home or in the care or custody of the parent, legal guardian, or Req. No. 2717 Page 1 custodian would present an imminent safety threat to the child, or c. the child, including a child with a disability, is unable to communicate effectively about abuse, neglect or other safety threat or is in a vulnerable position due to the inability to communicate effectively and the child is in need of immediate protection due to an imminent safety threat; or 2. By an order of the …
Sponsors
- Jim Olsen (R, HD-002)
- Dana Prieto (R, SD-034) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Coauthored by Representative Olsen
- : Second Reading referred to Judiciary
- : Coauthored by Representative Woolley (principal House author)
- : Authored by Senator Prieto
- : First Reading
Subjects: Children
Common questions
- What is SB1717?
- SB1717 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Child custody; modifying certain evidentiary standard for taking child into protective custody. Effective date.
- What does SB1717 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to child custody; amending 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-4-201, which relates to circumstances authorizing taking a child into custody; modifying certain evidentiary standard for taking child into protective custody; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of SB1717?
- In committee as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Coauthored by Representative Olsen (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1717?
- Dana Prieto (R, SD-034), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB1717?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1717&Session=2600
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