Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 79 — Child abduction prevention; creating the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act; establishing requirements and procedures for abduction prevention orders. Effective date.

Last action — Coauthored by Representative Blair (principal House author)

Track this bill free

No card. One bill, free forever — alerts when it moves.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

433 added · 726 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 79 introduces several important changes in how child abduction prevention measures are handled. Notably, it adds provisions for the involvement of law enforcement, specifying their authority to take certain actions to prevent imminent abduction. This is significant because it enhances communication and cooperation between courts and law enforcement, aiming to provide quicker and more effective responses to potential child abduction cases.

→
Previous
Latest
STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) 3 SENATE BILL 79 By:
SENATE FLOOR VERSION February 19, 2025 3 SENATE BILL NO.
Weaver 4 5 AS INTRODUCED 7 An Act relating to child abduction prevention;
79 By:
Weaver 5 An Act relating to child abduction prevention;
Req.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
No.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) SECTION 1.
733 Page 1 1 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-1 of Title 43, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
3 SECTION 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act”.
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-1 of Title 43, unless there 5 is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
6 This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Child 7 Abduction Prevention Act”.
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified 9 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-2 of Title 43, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-2 of Title 43, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
The term includes a proceeding for divorce, dissolution of marriage, separation, neglect, abuse, dependency, guardianship, Req.
The term includes a proceeding for divorce, dissolution of marriage, separation, neglect, abuse, dependency, guardianship, paternity, termination of parental rights, or protection from domestic violence;
No.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 2 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 5.
733 Page 2 paternity, termination of parental rights, or protection from 2 domestic violence;
3 5.
5 6.
6.
6 7.
7.
“Record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible 7 medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form;
“Record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form;
9 8.
8.
Req.
SECTION 3.
No.
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-3 of Title 43, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
733 Page 3 SECTION 3.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 3 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) The provisions of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act as provided in Sections 551-110, 551-111, and 551- 112 of Title 43 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall apply to cooperation and communications among courts in proceedings under this act.
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified 2 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-3 of Title 43, unless there 3 is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
The provisions of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and 5 Enforcement Act as provided in Sections 551-110, 551-111, and 551- 6 112 of Title 43 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall apply to cooperation 7 and communications among courts in proceedings under this act.
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified 9 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-4 of Title 43, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-4 of Title 43, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
Req.
SECTION 5.
No.
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-5 of Title 43, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
733 Page 4 SECTION 5.
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified 2 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-5 of Title 43, unless there 3 is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A petition under this act may be filed only in a court that 5 has jurisdiction to make a child custody determination with respect 6 to the child at issue under Article 2 of the Uniform Child Custody 7 Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, Section 551-201 et seq.
A petition under this act may be filed only in a court that has jurisdiction to make a child custody determination with respect SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 4 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) to the child at issue under Article 2 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, Section 551-201 et seq.
9 B.
B.
Req.
3.
No.
The identity, customary address, and current physical location of the respondent;
733 Page 5 3.
4.
The identity, customary address, and current physical 2 location of the respondent;
A statement of whether a prior action to prevent abduction or domestic violence has been filed by a party or other individual or entity having custody of the child, and the date, location, and disposition of the action;
3 4.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 5 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 5.
A statement of whether a prior action to prevent abduction or domestic violence has been filed by a party or other individual 5 or entity having custody of the child, and the date, location, and 6 disposition of the action;
A statement of whether a party to the proceeding has been arrested for a crime related to domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse or neglect, and the date, location, and disposition of the case;
7 5.
A statement of whether a party to the proceeding has been arrested for a crime related to domestic violence, stalking, or 9 child abuse or neglect, and the date, location, and disposition of the case;
abandoning employment, Req.
abandoning employment, b.
No.
selling a primary residence, c.
Show all 114 changed rows (74 more)
Previous
Latest
733 Page 6 b.
terminating a lease, d.
selling a primary residence, 2 c.
closing bank or other financial management accounts, liquidating assets, hiding or destroying financial documents, or conducting any unusual financial activities, SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 6 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) e.
terminating a lease, 3 d.
applying for a passport or visa or obtaining travel documents for the respondent, a family member, or the child, or f.
closing bank or other financial management accounts, liquidating assets, hiding or destroying financial 5 documents, or conducting any unusual financial 6 activities, 7 e.
applying for a passport or visa or obtaining travel documents for the respondent, a family member, or the 9 child, or f.
is not a party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and does not provide for the extradition of an abducting parent or for the return of an abducted child, Req.
is not a party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and does not provide for the extradition of an abducting parent or for the return of an abducted child, b.
No.
is a party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction but:
733 Page 7 b.
(1) the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is not in force between the United States and that country, SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 7 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) (2) is noncompliant according to the most recent compliance report issued by the United States Department of State, or (3) lacks legal mechanisms for immediately and effectively enforcing a return order under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, c.
is a party to the Hague Convention on the Civil 2 Aspects of International Child Abduction but:
3 (1) the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is not in force 5 between the United States and that country, 6 (2) is noncompliant according to the most recent 7 compliance report issued by the United States Department of State, or 9 (3) lacks legal mechanisms for immediately and effectively enforcing a return order under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, c.
(1) enable the respondent, without due cause, to prevent the petitioner from contacting the child, (2) restrict the petitioner from freely traveling to or exiting from the country because of the petitioner’s gender, nationality, marital status, or religion, or Req.
(1) enable the respondent, without due cause, to prevent the petitioner from contacting the child, (2) restrict the petitioner from freely traveling to or exiting from the country because of the petitioner’s gender, nationality, marital status, or religion, or (3) restrict the child’s ability to legally leave the country after the child reaches the age of majority because of a child’s gender, nationality, or religion, SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 8 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) e.
No.
is included by the United States Department of State on a current list of state sponsors of terrorism, f.
733 Page 8 (3) restrict the child’s ability to legally leave the 2 country after the child reaches the age of 3 majority because of a child’s gender, nationality, or religion, 5 e.
does not have an official United States diplomatic presence in the country, or g.
is included by the United States Department of State 6 on a current list of state sponsors of terrorism, 7 f.
does not have an official United States diplomatic presence in the country, or 9 g.
Req.
B.
No.
In the hearing on a petition under this act, the court shall consider any evidence that the respondent believed in good faith that the respondent’s conduct was necessary to avoid imminent harm to the child or respondent and any other evidence that may be SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 9 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) relevant to whether the respondent may be permitted to remove or retain the child.
733 Page 9 B.
SECTION 8.
In the hearing on a petition under this act, the court shall 2 consider any evidence that the respondent believed in good faith 3 that the respondent’s conduct was necessary to avoid imminent harm to the child or respondent and any other evidence that may be 5 relevant to whether the respondent may be permitted to remove or 6 retain the child.
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-8 of Title 43, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
7 SECTION 8.
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-8 of Title 43, unless there 9 is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
The order shall include the provisions Req.
The order shall include the provisions required by subsection A of this section and measures and conditions, including provisions in subsections C, D, and E of this section, that are reasonably calculated to prevent abduction of the child, giving due consideration to the custody and visitation rights SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 10 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) of the parties.
No.
The court shall consider the age of the child, the potential harm to the child from an abduction, the legal and practical difficulties of returning the child to the jurisdiction if abducted, and the reasons for the potential abduction, including evidence of domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse or neglect.
733 Page 10 required by subsection A of this section and measures and 2 conditions, including provisions in subsections C, D, and E of this 3 section, that are reasonably calculated to prevent abduction of the child, giving due consideration to the custody and visitation rights 5 of the parties.
The court shall consider the age of the child, the 6 potential harm to the child from an abduction, the legal and 7 practical difficulties of returning the child to the jurisdiction if abducted, and the reasons for the potential abduction, including 9 evidence of domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse or neglect.
removing or retaining the child in violation of a child custody determination, Req.
removing or retaining the child in violation of a child custody determination, c.
No.
removing the child from school or a child care or similar facility, or d.
733 Page 11 c.
removing the child from school or a child care or 2 similar facility, or 3 d.
5 3.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 11 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 3.
A requirement that a party register the order in another 6 state as a prerequisite to allowing the child to travel to that 7 state;
A requirement that a party register the order in another state as a prerequisite to allowing the child to travel to that state;
9 a.
a.
to the United States Department of State Office of Children’s Issues and the relevant foreign consulate or embassy, an authenticated copy of the order Req.
to the United States Department of State Office of Children’s Issues and the relevant foreign consulate or embassy, an authenticated copy of the order detailing passport and travel restrictions for the child, b.
No.
733 Page 12 detailing passport and travel restrictions for the 2 child, 3 b.
(1) proof that the respondent has provided the 5 information in subparagraph a of this paragraph, 6 and 7 (2) an acknowledgment in a record from the relevant foreign consulate or embassy that no passport 9 application has been made, or passport issued, on behalf of the child, c.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 12 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) (1) proof that the respondent has provided the information in subparagraph a of this paragraph, and (2) an acknowledgment in a record from the relevant foreign consulate or embassy that no passport application has been made, or passport issued, on behalf of the child, c.
and Req.
and 6.
No.
Upon the petitioner’s request, a requirement that the respondent obtain an order from the relevant foreign country containing terms identical to the child custody determination issued in the United States.
733 Page 13 6.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 13 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) D.
Upon the petitioner’s request, a requirement that the 2 respondent obtain an order from the relevant foreign country 3 containing terms identical to the child custody determination issued in the United States.
In an abduction prevention order, the court may impose conditions on the exercise of custody or visitation that:
5 D.
1.
In an abduction prevention order, the court may impose 6 conditions on the exercise of custody or visitation that:
Limit visitation or require that visitation with the child by the respondent be supervised until the court finds that supervision is no longer necessary and order the respondent to pay the costs of supervision;
7 1.
Limit visitation or require that visitation with the child by the respondent be supervised until the court finds that 9 supervision is no longer necessary and order the respondent to pay the costs of supervision;
or Req.
or 3.
No.
Grant any other relief allowed under the laws of this state other than this act.
733 Page 14 3.
F.
Grant any other relief allowed under the laws of this state 2 other than this act.
3 F.
5 SECTION 9.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 14 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) SECTION 9.
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified 6 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-9 of Title 43, unless there 7 is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-9 of Title 43, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
If a petition under this act contains allegations, and the 9 court finds that there is a credible risk that the child is imminently likely to be wrongfully removed, the court may issue an ex parte warrant to take physical custody of the child.
If a petition under this act contains allegations, and the court finds that there is a credible risk that the child is imminently likely to be wrongfully removed, the court may issue an ex parte warrant to take physical custody of the child.
and Req.
and 4.
No.
Provide for the safe interim placement of the child pending further order of the court.
733 Page 15 4.
D.
Provide for the safe interim placement of the child pending 2 further order of the court.
If feasible, before issuing a warrant and before determining the placement of the child after the warrant is executed, the court SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 15 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) may order a search of the relevant databases of the National Crime Information Center system and similar state databases to determine if either the petitioner or respondent has a history of domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse or neglect.
3 D.
E.
If feasible, before issuing a warrant and before determining the placement of the child after the warrant is executed, the court 5 may order a search of the relevant databases of the National Crime 6 Information Center system and similar state databases to determine 7 if either the petitioner or respondent has a history of domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse or neglect.
9 E.
Req.
SECTION 10.
No.
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-10 of Title 43, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
733 Page 16 SECTION 10.
An abduction prevention order remains in effect until the earliest of the:
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified 2 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 561-10 of Title 43, unless there 3 is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 16 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 1.
An abduction prevention order remains in effect until the 5 earliest of the:
6 1.
7 2.
2.
or 9 4.
or 4.
This act modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C., Section 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede 15 U.S.C., Req.
This act modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C., Section 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede 15 U.S.C., Section 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 U.S.C., Section 7003(b).
No.
SECTION 13.
733 Page 17 Section 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the 2 notices described in 15 U.S.C., Section 7003(b).
3 SECTION 13.
4 60-1-733 TEK 1/19/2025 5:43:21 AM 6 7 8 9 Req.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
No.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY February 19, 2025 - DO PASS SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB79 SFLR Page 17 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
733 Page 18
⬇ Download PDF
View plain text versions (2)

Action History

  1. Coauthored by Representative Blair (principal House author)

  2. Placed on General Order

  3. Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed

  4. Second Reading referred to Judiciary

  5. Authored by Senator Weaver

  6. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

Show all 149 →

"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 79?
SB 79 is sponsored by District 24 (Republican) and Jason Blair (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 79?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 79?
Track SB 79 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Make your voice heard on SB 79

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of SB 79

Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →