All Roll Calls
Yes: 106 • No: 2
OklahomaHB 1731Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionHouse
Crimes and punishment; child endangerment; effective date.
Sponsored By: Anthony Moore (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New felony child endangerment for caregivers
Beginning November 1, 2025, Oklahoma makes child endangerment a felony for parents, guardians, and other custodians. You commit the crime if you knowingly allow physical or sexual abuse; let a child be where illegal drugs are being made; let a child ride when you know or should know the driver is impaired; or you drive impaired while transporting a child. A conviction can mean up to four years in prison, a fine up to $5,000, or both. Prosecutors can also file separate DUI charges under state vehicle laws.
Limited defenses for parents and guardians
Beginning November 1, 2025, parents and guardians have two narrow protections under this law. You can claim a defense if you reasonably feared that stopping abuse or refusing a ride with an intoxicated person would cause serious harm to you or the child. You are also not guilty under this section solely because you, in good faith, relied only on prayer or spiritual means for a child’s care. These rules are narrow and do not limit other child‑protection laws.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Anthony Moore
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Darrell Weaver
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/5/2025
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/8/2025
Top_of_Page
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/8/2025
Top_of_Page
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2025
Top_of_Page
Yes: 91 • No: 1
House vote • 2/25/2025
DO PASS
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2025
DO PASS
Yes: 5 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 05/09/2025
5/12/2025HouseSent to Governor
5/6/2025HouseEnrolled measure signed, returned to House
5/6/2025SenateEnrolled, signed, to Senate
5/6/2025HouseReferred for enrollment
5/5/2025HouseEngrossed measure signed, returned to House
5/5/2025SenateMeasure passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0
5/5/2025SenateGeneral Order, Considered
5/5/2025SenatePlaced on General Order
4/10/2025SenateReported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed
4/8/2025SenateSecond Reading referred to Public Safety
4/1/2025SenateFirst Reading
3/5/2025SenateEngrossed, signed, to Senate
3/5/2025HouseReferred for engrossment
3/4/2025HouseThird Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 91 Nays: 1
3/4/2025HouseGeneral Order
3/4/2025HouseCR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
2/25/2025HouseAuthored by Senator Weaver (principal Senate author)
2/4/2025HousePolicy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal Judiciary
2/4/2025HouseReferred to Criminal Judiciary
2/4/2025HouseSecond Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
2/4/2025HouseAuthored by Representative Moore
2/3/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/3/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
5/6/2025
Floor (Senate)
4/9/2025
Senate Committee Report
4/8/2025
Engrossed
3/4/2025
Floor (House)
2/26/2025
House Committee Report
2/25/2025
House Policy Committee Report
2/4/2025
Introduced
1/16/2025
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