Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HR1043: Resolution; April; Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 7, 2026
What the bill says
A Resolution declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
From the enrolled text, April 6, 2026:
A Resolution declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. WHEREAS, the Oklahoma House of Representatives reminds us that Child Abuse can be prevented and everyone has a role to play; and WHEREAS, every child deserves to be safe, nurtured, and supported in caring relationships, and every family deserves to be safe, nurtured, and supported in their community; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost to treat the effects of child maltreatment in the United States exceeds One Billion Dollars annually; and WHEREAS, everyone has a role to play in preventing child abuse, and all citizens must become aware of the importance of supporting parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing environment; and WHEREAS, too many of our community's children are exposed to extreme and sustained stress-like child abuse and neglect, which can be devastating to a child's development; and WHEREAS, we lay the foundation for children's later growth and development when the entire community takes responsibility for creating healthy environments in which to raise its children; and WHEREAS, the children in our community who have fallen victim to maltreatment deserve high-quality, evidence-based services delivered by committed and well-supported professionals; and WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of community partnerships created among families, social service agencies, schools, businesses, law enforcement agencies, faith-based organizations, and other child-serving agencies; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Tammy Townley (R, HD-048)
- Josh Cantrell (R, HD-049)
- Cynthia Roe (R, HD-042) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State
- : Adopted, referred for enrollment
- : Coauthored by Representative(s) Cantrell, Townley
- : Considered
- : Authored by Representative Roe
- : Introduced
Common questions
- What is HR1043?
- HR1043 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Resolution; April; Child Abuse Prevention Month.
- What does HR1043 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
- What is the status of HR1043?
- Passed both chambers as of April 7, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State (April 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1043?
- Cynthia Roe (R, HD-042), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1043?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HR1043&Session=2600
Source: official Oklahoma record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.