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

Summary

The bill amends Oklahoma’s adoption statutes, the Children’s Code, and criminal provisions to state that raising a child in line with the child’s biological sex cannot be classified as child abuse, neglect, or endangerment. It applies to parents, legal guardians, foster parents and any adult responsible for a child’s welfare, shielding them from civil or criminal liability for gender‑related parenting decisions. The measure takes effect on November 1, 2026.

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