Children; adoption; eligibility; Oklahoma Children's Code; biological sex; abuse or neglect; crimes and punishments; child endangerment; effective date.

Summary

HB 3502 changes Oklahoma’s adoption rules so a child cannot be denied placement because an adoptive parent refuses or is unwilling to support a gender transition. It also amends the Children’s Code to say that raising or referring to a juvenile according to their biological sex is not abuse. The changes affect prospective adoptive parents, child welfare agencies, and anyone accused of child abuse or neglect.

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