Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 1597 — Court-appointed special advocates; removing requirement for state association to adhere to certain national standards. Effective date.

Last action — Approved by Governor 05/12/2026

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 13, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    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 5 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill removes certain national standard requirements for court-appointed special advocates in Oklahoma.

SB 1597 amends the Oklahoma Children’s Code to eliminate the requirement for state court-appointed special advocates to adhere to particular national standards. The effective date for this change is November 1, 2026.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

75 added · 100 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SB 1597 updates the requirements for court-appointed special advocates (CASAs) in Oklahoma. It streamlines the training process by removing outdated standards and requiring CASAs to complete training based on current national and state guidelines. This change is important because it helps ensure that advocates are better prepared to assist children and families involved in the legal system, making the process more effective and supportive.

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Gollihare, Jett, Murdock, Coleman, and Pederson of the Senate and Moore of the House 6 8 An Act relating to the Oklahoma Children’s Code;
Gollihare, Jett, Murdock, Coleman, and Pederson of the Senate and Moore of the House An Act relating to the Oklahoma Children’s Code;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
Court-appointed special advocates BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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any other background check meeting the requirements as set forth in Oklahoma Court-Appointed Special Advocate ENGR.
any other background check meeting the requirements as set forth in Oklahoma Court-Appointed Special Advocate Association state or national standards for local programs.
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1597 Page 2 Association state or national standards for local programs.
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3 Presiding Officer of the Senate 5 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 6th day of May, 2026.
8 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
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The bill removes the requirement for state associations to adhere to certain national standards for court-appointed special advocates.

  • 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-8-102

    in compliance with nationally documented Court-Appointed Special Advocate court-appointed special advocate standards.

    This change eliminates the adherence to specific national standards in the training of court-appointed special advocates.

  • 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-8-102

    which will shall include appropriate criminal background checks as provided in subsection C of this section.

    This change clarifies the language regarding the approval process for local court-appointed special advocate programs.

Action History

  1. Approved by Governor 05/12/2026

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

  4. Enrolled, to House

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Signed, returned to Senate

  7. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 83 Nays: 8

  8. General Order

  9. CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

  10. Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary

  11. Referred to Civil Judiciary

  12. Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

  13. First Reading

  14. Engrossed to House

  15. Referred for engrossment

  16. Measure passed: Ayes: 41 Nays: 7

  17. General Order, Considered

  18. Coauthored by Senator Pederson

  19. Coauthored by Senator Coleman

  20. Coauthored by Representative Moore (principal House author)

  21. Placed on General Order

  22. Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed

  23. Coauthored by Senator Murdock

  24. Coauthored by Senator Jett

  25. Second Reading referred to Judiciary

  26. Authored by Senator Gollihare

  27. First Reading

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 14 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 83 Yea · 8 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 74005
Democrat 7703
Unaffiliated 2101
Total 83809
% of votes cast 83%8%0%9%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Alonso-Sandoval — Nay
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Aletia Timmons Democrat Nay
Amanda Clinton Democrat Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Not Voting
Cyndi Munson Democrat Nay
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Nay
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Not Voting
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Not Voting
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Nay
Michelle McCane Democrat Nay
Mickey Dollens Democrat Nay
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Nay
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Not Voting
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Dillon Travis Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Not Voting
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin Norwood Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Not Voting
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Not Voting
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Yea
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Yea
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Not Voting
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Judiciary And Public Safety Oversight Committee: Do Pass

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 11000
Democrat 3000
Total 14000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea

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Civil Judiciary Committee: Do Pass

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 2000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 41 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 40000
Democrat 1700
Total 41700
% of votes cast 85%15%0%0%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Nay
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Nay
Mark Mann Democrat Nay
Mary B. Boren Democrat Nay
Michael Brooks Democrat Nay
Nikki Nice Democrat Nay
Regina Goodwin Democrat Nay
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Bryan Logan Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Who sponsors SB 1597?
SB 1597 is sponsored by Todd Gollihare (Republican) and Anthony Moore (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1597?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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