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OklahomaHB 3849Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionHouse

Oklahoma Juvenile Code; Oklahoma Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program; purpose; mentoring services; applicant requirements; grants; effective date.

Sponsored By: Eric Roberts (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Senate Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

More mentoring for at-risk Oklahoma kids

Starting November 1, 2026, Oklahoma expands state-backed mentoring. Children with an incarcerated parent can get mentoring. Children at risk of entering the juvenile justice system can also get help. The program allows group or other mentoring, not just one-to-one pairs. Services are available only in years the state funds the program.

Nonprofit grants to run youth mentoring

Starting November 1, 2026, the state runs a competitive grant cycle to pick mentoring providers. RFPs are due by July 1, 2026 and every third year after. Grants are awarded by November 1, 2026 and every third year after. Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply. Approved operators must serve ages 6–18, have a statewide or regional presence, and have 3+ years serving children of incarcerated parents. They must screen volunteers, keep child-safety policies, track outcomes with at least 3 years of data, train staff on safety and diversity, set match-retention goals, work with the Office of Juvenile Affairs, and have experience with high-risk youth. The prior cap on cost per mentee match is removed. The Commission may set rules and procedures. These timelines apply only in years the program is funded.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Eric Roberts

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Bill Coleman

    Republican • Senate

  • Brian Hill

    Republican • House

  • Max Wolfley

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 166 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/28/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 42 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/20/2026

Top_of_Page

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/20/2026

Committee vote: Health & Human Services

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 3/23/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 95 • No: 0

House vote • 2/25/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 2/18/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 05/01/2026

    5/4/2026House

  2. Sent to Governor

    4/28/2026House

  3. Enrolled measure signed, returned to House

    4/28/2026Senate

  4. Enrolled, signed, to Senate

    4/28/2026House

  5. Referred for enrollment

    4/28/2026House

  6. Engrossed measure signed, returned to House

    4/28/2026Senate

  7. Measure passed: Ayes: 42 Nays: 1

    4/28/2026Senate

  8. General Order, Considered

    4/28/2026Senate

  9. Placed on General Order

    4/22/2026Senate

  10. Coauthored by Representative Wolfley

    4/21/2026Senate

  11. Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed

    4/20/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

    4/1/2026Senate

  13. First Reading

    3/24/2026Senate

  14. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

    3/24/2026House

  15. Referred for engrossment

    3/23/2026House

  16. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 95 Nays: 0

    3/23/2026House

  17. General Order

    3/23/2026House

  18. CR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee

    2/25/2026House

  19. Authored by Senator Coleman (principal Senate author)

    2/19/2026House

  20. Coauthored by Representative(s) Hill

    2/19/2026House

  21. Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Children, Youth and Family Services

    2/19/2026House

  22. Referred to Children, Youth and Family Services

    2/3/2026House

  23. Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight

    2/3/2026House

  24. Authored by Representative Roberts

    2/2/2026House

  25. First Reading

    2/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled (final version)

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Floor (Senate)

    4/21/2026

    PDF

  • Senate Committee Report

    4/20/2026

    PDF

  • Engrossed

    3/24/2026

    PDF

  • Floor (House)

    3/2/2026

    PDF

  • House Committee Report

    2/25/2026

    PDF

  • House Policy Committee Report

    2/19/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/15/2026

    PDF

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