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53	53	STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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55	55	1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
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57	57	SENATE BILL 803 By: Jett
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61	61	AS INTRODUCED
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63	63	An Act relating to parental rights; creating the
64	64	Parental Rights Protection Act; providing short
65	65	title; stating purpose of act; establishing certain
66	66	rights; providing certain penalties and immunities;
67	67	establishing the Parental Rights Review Board for
68	68	certain purpose; describing membership; specifying
69	69	duties; providing for noncodification; providing for
70	70	codification; providing an effective date; and
71	71	declaring an emergency .
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75	75	BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STA TE OF OKLAHOMA:
76	76	SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law not to be
77	77	codified in the Oklahoma Statutes reads as follows:
78	78	A. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Parental
79	79	Rights Protection Act ”.
80	80	B. The purpose of this act is to ensure that the rights of
81	81	parents, as outlined in the Parents ’ Bill of Rights, are fully
82	82	protected and to establish clear consequences for any violation of
83	83	those rights by state agencies, officials, or individuals acting in
84	84	an official capacity.
85	85	SECTION 2. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
86	86	in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 2010 of Title 25, unless there
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139	139	The Parents’ Bill of Rights is hereby amended to include the
140	140	following provisions:
141	141	1. Right to Due Process: Parents have the right to be notified
142	142	in writing of any allegations or concerns regarding their parental
143	143	rights or the welfar e of their child, with clear details of the
144	144	allegations, evidence, and specifi c actions required of the parent
145	145	to resolve the issues;
146	146	2. Right to Family Reunification: Parents shall have the right
147	147	to a fair and unbiased process for reunification with the ir child,
148	148	including a clearly defined and transparent timeline for
149	149	reunification, unless there is clear and convincing evidence of
150	150	immediate harm to the child. The Department of Human Services or
151	151	any state agency shall make all reasonable efforts to place children
152	152	with relatives or family members before placing them in foster care;
153	153	3. Right to Appeal: Parents have the right to appeal any
154	154	decisions related to the removal of their child or any actions that
155	155	limit their parental rights. Appeals shall be han dled in a timely
156	156	manner and in accordance with due process;
157	157	4. Right to Access to Evidence: Parents have the right to
158	158	access all evidence, records, and reports used to make decisions
159	159	affecting their parental rights, including access to child welfare
160	160	records, medical reports, and other relevant documentation. The
161	161	Department of Human Services or any state agency shall not withhold
162	162	or redact evidence unless specifically authorized by law; and
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214	214	5. Right to Fair Investigation: Investigations regarding
215	215	allegations of child abuse or neglect shall be conducted fairly,
216	216	transparently, and in the best interest of the child, with all
217	217	parties (including both parents, guardians, and relevant
218	218	professionals) having the opportunity to present evidence,
219	219	testimonies, and challenge accusations.
220	220	SECTION 3. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
221	221	in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 2011 of Title 25, unless there
222	222	is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
223	223	A. Any state agency or officia l including, but not limited to,
224	224	employees of the Department of Human Services, law enforcement, or
225	225	judicial officers found to have willfully violated the rights of
226	226	parents as enumerated in the Parents ’ Bill of Rights, shall be
227	227	subject to the following con sequences:
228	228	1. Monetary penalties: The violating agency or official shall
229	229	be subject to fines, with amounts determined based on the severity
230	230	of the violation, to be paid into a fund for the support and
231	231	reintegration of affected families;
232	232	2. Civil liability: The agency or official may be held liable
233	233	for damages caused to the affected parent or family, including
234	234	emotional distress, financial losses, and attorney ’s fees. Parents
235	235	may file a civil lawsuit to seek redress for violations;
236	236	3. Suspension or rem oval from office: State officials who are
237	237	found to have knowingly violated th e rights of parents or engaged in
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289	289	misconduct, including fraudulent reporting, failure to provide due
290	290	process, or retaliatory actions, may be subject to suspension or
291	291	removal from office, in accordance with applicable state laws and
292	292	procedures; or
293	293	4. Mandatory training and re -education: Any state employee
294	294	found to have violated the Parents ’ Bill of Rights shall be required
295	295	to complete mandatory training on parental rights, due pr ocess, and
296	296	ethical conduct, before returning to their duties.
297	297	B. Judges or court officials who violate the rights of parents
298	298	by failing to follow due process or by making rulings without
299	299	sufficient evidence shall be subject to disciplinary action by the
300	300	Council on Judicial Complaints . This may include suspension,
301	301	removal, or other penalties as determined by the Council.
302	302	C. Any employee or official within a state agency who reports
303	303	violations of the Parents ’ Bill of Rights, in good faith, shall be
304	304	protected from retaliation. Retaliatory actions, including
305	305	demotion, dismissal, or h arassment, shall be subject to disciplinary
306	306	action.
307	307	SECTION 4. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
308	308	in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 2012 of Tit le 25, unless there
309	309	is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
310	310	A Parental Rights Review Board shall be established to monitor
311	311	compliance with the Parents ’ Bill of Rights. The Board shall
312	312	consist of members appointed by the Governor to include legal
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364	364	experts, social workers, family advocates, and other relevant
365	365	stakeholders, and shall:
366	366	1. Review complaints submitted by parents and families
367	367	regarding violations of their rights;
368	368	2. Investigate claims of violations by state agencies or
369	369	officials;
370	370	3. Recommend actions, including disciplinary measures,
371	371	penalties, and reforms to improve the protection of parental rights;
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373	373	4. Electronically submit an annual report to the Governor,
374	374	Legislature, and the public on the status of parental rights
375	375	protections in Oklahoma.
376	376	SECTION 5. This act shall become effecti ve July 1, 2025.
377	377	SECTION 6. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
378	378	of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby
379	379	declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
380	380	be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
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