Bill No. 658 aims to amend the Oklahoma Children's Code by prohibiting the Department of Human Services (DHS) from imposing certain requirements on current or prospective adoptive and foster parents. Specifically, the bill states that DHS cannot require these parents to affirm or support government policies regarding 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 establishing any standards that would exclude parents based on their views regarding sexual orientation or gender identity.

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 placements. Furthermore, it emphasizes that the Department must still prioritize the best interests of the child in all placements, as required by existing law. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.