STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 53rd Legislature (2012)

HOUSE BILL 3141	By:	Nelson

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to children; amending 10 O.S. 2011, Section 7501-1.1, which relates to the Oklahoma Adoption Code; clarifying language; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     10 O.S. 2011, Section 7501-1.1, is amended to read as follows:
Section 7501-1.1  A.  Chapter 75 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Adoption Code".
B.  The Oklahoma Adoption Code shall be composed of eleven articles:
Article 1.  State Policy and General Definitions.
Article 2.  Jurisdiction, Venue and Choice of Law.
Article 3.  Adoption of Minors.
Article 4.  Medical and Social Histories.
Article 5.  Adoption Proceedings.
Article 6.  Paternity Registry.
Article 7.  Adult Adoptions.
Article 8.  Adult Adoptee Services.
Article 9.  General Provisions.
Article 10.  Subsidized Adoption Programs.
Article 11.  Studies and Committees.
C.  All statutes hereinafter enacted and codified in Chapter 75 of this title shall be considered and deemed part of the Oklahoma Adoption Code.
D.  The provisions of the Oklahoma Adoption Code shall not invalidate any adoption heretofore granted by any court.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2012.

53-2-8732	SDR	01/09/12