The bill, known as Senate Bill No. 658, amends the Oklahoma Children's Code to establish specific prohibitions on the Department of Human Services (DHS) regarding the treatment of adoptive and foster parents. It explicitly states that DHS cannot require current or prospective adoptive or foster parents to affirm or support government policies related to sexual orientation or gender identity that conflict with their sincerely held religious or moral beliefs. Additionally, the bill prohibits DHS from denying authorization for adoption or fostering based on these beliefs or from enforcing any standards that would exclude parents from consideration for placements based on their religious or moral views regarding these issues.

The bill also clarifies that while it protects the rights of adoptive and foster parents, it does not prevent the DHS from considering the religious or moral beliefs of a child or their family of origin when determining the best placement for the child. Furthermore, it maintains the Department's obligation to ensure that placements are made in the best interests of the child, as required by existing law. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.