Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 4302 — Children; Office of Juvenile System Oversight; authorizing the release of certain information for certain purposes; effective date.

Last action — Approved by Governor 05/12/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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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 12, 2026.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

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  • 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 6 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

109 added · 125 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to HB 4302 modifies the oversight responsibilities of the Office of Juvenile System Oversight regarding the children's and youth service system. It clarifies that this office will conduct at least one but no more than two unannounced inspections of state-operated facilities each year, and it can also inspect private facilities that receive state or federal funding as needed. This change matters because it aims to ensure better oversight and accountability of facilities that care for vulnerable children, ultimately promoting their safety and well-being.

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ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
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Norwood of the House and Gillespie of the Senate 5 7 An Act relating to children;
Norwood of the House and Gillespie of the Senate An Act relating to children;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
Children BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
The Office of Juvenile System Oversight shall have the responsibility of inspecting and investigating misfeasance and malfeasance within the children and youth service system, as ENGR.
The Office of Juvenile System Oversight shall have the responsibility of inspecting and investigating misfeasance and malfeasance within the children and youth service system, as directed by the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, to ascertain compliance with established responsibilities.
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4302 Page 1 directed by the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, to ascertain compliance with established responsibilities.
Establish, in accordance with the Dispute Resolution Act, Sections 1801 through 1813 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, a voluntary program for foster parents to mediate complaints ENGR.
Establish, in accordance with the Dispute Resolution Act, Sections 1801 through 1813 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, a voluntary program for foster parents to mediate complaints concerning the rights of foster parents, as provided for in Section 1-9-119 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes, that relate to certain actions, inactions or decisions of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, or child-placing agencies that may adversely affect the safety and well-being of children in the custody of the state;
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4302 Page 2 concerning the rights of foster parents, as provided for in Section 1-9-119 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes, that relate to certain actions, inactions or decisions of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, or child-placing agencies that may adversely affect the safety and well-being of children in the custody of the state;
provided information to any state official or Department employee, or c.
provided information to any state official or Department employee, or ENR.
testified, assisted, or otherwise participated in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing against the Department or child-placing agency.
The Office of Juvenile System Oversight shall forward the complaints to the Office of Client Advocacy for investigation pursuant to subsection D of Section 1-9-112 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes.
The Office of Juvenile System Oversight shall work with the Office of Client Advocacy to ensure the complaints are ENGR.
4302 Page 3 investigated and resolved in accordance with the grievance procedures provided in Section 1-9-120 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes.
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testified, assisted, or otherwise participated in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing against the Department or child-placing agency.
The Office of Juvenile System Oversight shall forward the complaints to the Office of Client Advocacy for investigation pursuant to subsection D of Section 1-9-112 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes.
The Office of Juvenile System Oversight shall work with the Office of Client Advocacy to ensure the complaints are investigated and resolved in accordance with the grievance procedures provided in Section 1-9-120 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes.
The disclosure of such information is made to an appropriate law enforcement agency when necessary to protect the safety of others after a complainant communicates an imminent and credible threat against an individual or entity that a reasonable person ENGR.
The disclosure of such information is made to an appropriate law enforcement agency when necessary to protect the safety of others after a complainant communicates a threat against an individual or entity that a reasonable person would interpret as a serious expression of intent to commit an act of unlawful violence.
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4302 Page 4 would interpret as a serious expression of intent to commit an act of unlawful violence.
Passed the House of Representatives the 23rd day of March, 2026.
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8 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGR.
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4302 Page 3 Passed the House of Representatives the 5th day of May, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the 29th day of April, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the Senate OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
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_________________________________ 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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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the authority and procedures of the Office of Juvenile System Oversight regarding the handling of complaints within the children and youth service system.

  • 10 O.S. 2021, Section 601.6

    The Office of Juvenile System Oversight shall forward the complaints to the Office of Client Advocacy for investigation pursuant to subsection D of Section 1-9-112 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes.

    This adds a requirement for the Office of Juvenile System Oversight to forward certain complaints to the Office of Client Advocacy for investigation.

  • 10 O.S. 2021, Section 601.6

    The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to any complaint by a foster parent regarding the result of a criminal, administrative, or civil proceeding for a violation of any law, rule, or contract provision by that foster parent, or the action taken by the Department or a child-placing agency in conformity with the result of any such proceeding;

    This adds a clarification that certain complaints by foster parents regarding legal proceedings are excluded from the oversight process.

Amendments

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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor 05/12/2026

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Enrolled measure signed, returned to House

  4. Enrolled, signed, to Senate

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Fourth Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 86 Nays: 0

  7. SA's read, adopted

  8. SA's received

  9. Engrossed to House

  10. Referred for engrossment

  11. Measure passed: Ayes: 44 Nays: 0

  12. General Order, Considered

  13. Placed on General Order

  14. Reported Do Pass as amended Health and Human Services committee; CR filed

  15. Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

  16. First Reading

  17. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  18. Referred for engrossment

  19. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 93 Nays: 0

  20. Amended by floor substitute

  21. General Order

  22. CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Health and Human Services Oversight Committee

  23. Authored by Senator Gillespie (principal Senate author)

  24. Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Children, Youth and Family Services

  25. Referred to Children, Youth and Family Services

  26. Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight

  27. Remove Representative Pae as principal House author and substitute with Representative Norwood

  28. Authored by Representative Pae

  29. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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.

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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

Fourth Reading

Passed 86 Yea · 0 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 670012
Democrat 16001
Unaffiliated 3001
Total 860014
% of votes cast 86%0%0%14%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Aletia Timmons Democrat Yea
Amanda Clinton Democrat Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Not Voting
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Not Voting
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 Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Not Voting
Mark Tedford Republican Not Voting
Max Wolfley Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Tom Gann Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Not Voting

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Third Reading

Passed 44 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 35004
Democrat 9000
Total 44004
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Not Voting
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Not Voting
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
Rob Hall 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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Health & Human Services

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democrat 3000
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
AMD HB4302 CA1 - ADOPTED — Not Voting
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 93 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 74005
Unaffiliated 3001
Democrat 16001
Total 93007
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Aletia Timmons Democrat Yea
Amanda Clinton Democrat Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Not Voting
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin Norwood Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting

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Health And Human Services Oversight Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10000
Democrat 2000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea

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Who sponsors HB 4302?
HB 4302 is sponsored by Kevin Norwood (Republican) and Christi Gillespie (Republican).
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