This bill amends Section 110.1a of Title 43 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the Oklahoma Child Supervised Visitation Program. The key change introduced by this bill is the requirement for supervised visitation for any person accused of sexual abuse of a child, ensuring that the safety and welfare of the child are prioritized during court-ordered visitations. The bill also updates statutory language and clarifies definitions related to supervised visitation, including the roles of trained volunteers and the responsibilities of the judicial district supervised visitation teams.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for selecting and approving volunteers to oversee supervised visitations, including the necessity of a national criminal history record check and a sworn affidavit regarding the volunteer's background. It establishes protocols for ensuring the safety of children during visitations, such as requiring that the supervising volunteer can see and hear all interactions. The bill also provides for the development of informational materials about the program and outlines the liability protections for members of the supervised visitation team and volunteers. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 43-110.1a