The proposed bill establishes the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act, which aims to strengthen measures against child abduction during custody proceedings. It defines essential terms such as "abduction," "child," and "court," and outlines the processes for court cooperation, petition filing for abduction prevention measures, and criteria for assessing abduction risk. The bill empowers courts to issue abduction prevention orders that may include travel restrictions, conditions on custody or visitation, and penalties for violations. It also allows for ex parte warrants to take physical custody of a child if there is a credible risk of imminent abduction.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for child custody and abduction prevention orders in Oklahoma, including safe interim placements for children and the requirement for courts to check relevant databases for histories of domestic violence or child abuse before issuing warrants. It ensures that warrants for taking physical custody are enforceable statewide and permits law enforcement to enter private property under exigent circumstances. The bill also stipulates that if a petitioner is found to have sought a warrant in bad faith, the court may award reasonable attorney fees to the respondent. Abduction prevention orders will remain in effect until specific conditions are met, promoting uniformity in the law across states, and the act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.