Children; Protect Families from Government Overreach Act; purpose; intent; Department of Human Services; physical custody; records; exception; emergency motion; report; Oklahoma Commission for Human Services; noncompliance; audits, civil penalties, and sanctions; civil remedies; reassessment; codification; effective date.

Summary

The bill orders the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to return physical custody of children and all seized property to parents within 72 hours when criminal charges against the parent are dismissed, dropped, or result in a not‑guilty verdict. It also requires the agency to expunge related records within the same timeframe, and sets up reporting, audit, and civil penalty mechanisms for non‑compliance, while allowing courts to keep a child separated if an emergency motion shows ongoing risk. The measure aims to protect families from unnecessary government intrusion while preserving child safety.

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