HB1965Introduced in the House
Children; Children's Code; term; procedure if jury trial is waived; individualized service plan; termination of parental rights; district attorney; exceptions; informal adjustments; Office of Juvenile Affairs; effective date.
Introduced by Danny Williams, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Children; Children's Code; term; procedure if jury trial is waived; individualized service plan; termination of parental rights; district attorney; exceptions; informal adjustments; Office of Juvenile Affairs; effective date.
Where it stands
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/28/2025
May 28, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: FOURTH READING · May 21, 2025
91
Yes
0
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
98 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | Yes |
| Rick West | 3 | Yes |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | Yes |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Williams
Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Referred to Civil Judiciary
Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Civil Judiciary
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
Authored by Senator Bullard (principal Senate author)
General Order
Amended by floor substitute
Amended
Title stricken
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 90 Nays: 3
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
Reported Do Pass as amended Judiciary committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Senator Pederson
General Order, Amended by Floor Substitute
Title restored
Measure passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
SA's received
SA's read, adopted
Fourth Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 91 Nays: 0
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, signed, to Senate
Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
Sent to Governor
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/28/2025
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- Senate Floor HB1965 (4-30-25) (BULLARD) FS FA1 (amendment)
- Senate Floor HB1965 (4-30-25) (BULLARD) RT FA2 (amendment)
- House Floor 1 Floor Amendment by WILLIAMS (UNTIMELY FILED) (amendment)
- House Floor 2 Floor Amendment by CALDWELL (amendment)
- Senate Committee Committee Amendment 1 (amendment)
- House Committee Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 (amendment)
- House Committee Policy Committee Recommendation (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
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- Engrossed (text)
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