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HB 1082
Oklahoma House•Engrossed
Summary
HB 1082, “Marriage and family; child custody agreements; terminating agreements; effective date”, was introduced in the House on Feb 3, 2025 by Rep. Mark Tedford (R) with 39 co-sponsors. It last saw action on May 11, 2026: Coauthored by Representative Lawson.
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HB 1082 has 39 co-sponsors and 4 roll calls.
hb1082/amended.txt1SENATE FLOOR VERSIONApril 14, 202623 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTEFOR ENGROSSED4 HOUSE BILL NO. 1082 By: Tedford and Woolley of theHouse5and6Wingard, Frix, Prieto,7Stewart, McIntosh, Bullard,Grellner, Logan, Deevers,8Standridge, and Hamilton ofthe Senate91011An Act relating to child custody; amending 43 O.S.2021, Sections 109, as amended by Section 1, Chapter1224, O.S.L. 2024, 110.1, 112, 112.2, as amended bySection 2, Chapter 34, O.S.L. 2024, and 112.5, as13last amended by Section 1, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2025(43 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 109, 112.2, and 112.5),14which relate to granting child custody, care andcustody of children, and guardianship; creating a15presumption of joint custody; modifying custody planrequirements; requiring certain determination to be16supported by a preponderance of the evidence;requiring the court to issue written findings and17appoint a guardian ad litem in certain circumstances;providing for exceptions; updating statutory18language; updating statutory references; makinglanguage gender neutral; and providing an effective19date.202122 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:2324SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 1(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)1SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 43 O.S. 2021, Section 109, as2 amended by Section 1, Chapter 24, O.S.L. 2024 (43 O.S. Supp. 2025,3 Section 109), is amended to read as follows:4Section 109. A. Except as provided in subsection I of this5 section and Section 112.2 of this title and unless otherwise agreed6 to by the parents, there shall be a presumption, rebuttable by a7 preponderance of the evidence, that joint legal custody, joint8 physical custody, and shared parenting time is in the best interest9 of the child. In awarding granting the custody of a minor unmarried10 child or in appointing a general guardian for the child, the court11 shall consider what appears to be in the best interests of the12 physical and, mental, and moral welfare of the child.13 B. The court, pursuant to the provisions of subsection A of14 this section, may grant the care, custody, and control of a child to15 either parent or to the parents jointly or, if the presumption is16 rebutted, to one parent.17 For the purposes of this section, the terms joint custody and18 joint care, custody, and control mean the sharing by parents in all19 or some of the aspects of physical and legal care, custody, and20 control of their children.21 C. If either or both parents have requested joint custody, the22 The parents shall file with the court their plans for the exercise23 of joint care, custody, and control of their child. The parents of24 the child may submit a plan jointly, or either parent or bothSENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 2(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)1 parents may submit separate plans. Any plan shall include, but is2 not be limited to, provisions detailing the physical living3 arrangements for the child, child support obligations, medical and4 dental care for the child, child care or day care for the child,5 school placement, and visitation and parenting time rights. A plan6 shall be accompanied by an affidavit signed by each parent stating7 that the parent agrees to the plan and will abide by its terms. The8 plan and affidavit shall be filed with the petition for a divorce or9 legal separation or after the petition is filed.10 D. The court shall issue a final plan for the exercise of joint11 care, custody, and control of the child or children, based upon the12 plan submitted by the parents, separate or jointly, with appropriate13 changes deemed by the court to be in the best interests of the14 child. The court also may reject a request for joint custody and15 proceed as if the request for joint custody had not been made.16 E. The parents having joint custody of the child may modify the17 terms of the plan for joint care, custody, and control. The18 modification to the plan shall be filed with the court and included19 with the plan. If the court determines the modifications are in the20 best interests of the child, the court shall approve the21 modifications.22 F. The court also may modify the terms of the plan for joint23 care, custody, and control upon the request of one parent. The24SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 3(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)1 court shall not modify the plan unless the modifications are in the2 best interests of the child.3G. 1. The court may terminate a joint custody decree upon the4 request of one or both of the parents or whenever the court5 determines the decree is not in the best interests of the child.62. Upon termination of a joint custody decree, the court shall7 proceed and issue a modified decree for the care, custody, and8 control of the child as if no such joint custody decree had been9 made.10 H. In the event of a dispute between the parents having joint11 custody of a child as to the interpretation of a provision of the12 plan, the court may appoint an arbitrator to resolve the dispute.13 The arbitrator shall be a disinterested person knowledgeable in14 domestic relations law, child well-being, and family counseling.15 The determination of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on16 the parties to the proceedings until further order of the court.17 If a parent refuses to consent to arbitration, the court may18 terminate the joint custody decree.19 I. 1. In every proceeding in which there is a dispute as to20 the custody of a minor child, a determination by the court supported21 by a preponderance of the evidence that child abuse, domestic22 violence, stalking, or harassment has occurred raises a rebuttable23 presumption, rebuttable by clear and convincing evidence, that sole24 custody, joint legal or physical custody, or any shared parentingSENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 4(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)1 time or plan with the perpetrator of child abuse, domestic violence,2 harassing, or stalking behavior is detrimental to and not in the3 best interest of the child, and it is in the best interest of the4 child to reside with the parent who is not a perpetrator of child5 abuse, domestic violence, harassing, or stalking behavior.62. For the purposes of this subsection:7a. “child abuse” shall have the same meaning as “abuse”8as defined pursuant to the Oklahoma Children’s Code in9Section 1-1-105 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes,10b. “domestic violence” means the threat of the infliction11of physical injury, any act of physical harm or the12creation of a reasonable fear thereof, or the13intentional infliction of emotional distress by a14parent or a present or former member of the household15of the child, against the child or another member of16the household including coercive control by a parent17involving physical, sexual, psychological, emotional,18economic, or financial abuse,19c. “harassment” means a knowing and willful course or20pattern of conduct by a parent directed at another21parent which seriously alarms or is a nuisance to the22person, and which serves no legitimate purpose23including, but not limited to, harassing or obscene24telephone calls or conduct that would cause aSENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 5(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)1reasonable person to have a fear of death or bodily2injury, and3d. “stalking” means the willful course of conduct by a4parent who repeatedly follows or harasses another5person as defined in Section 1173 of Title 21 of the6Oklahoma Statutes.73. If a parent is absent or relocates as a result of an act of8 domestic violence by the other parent, the absence or relocation9 shall not be a factor that weighs against the parent in determining10 custody or visitation.11 4. The court shall consider, as a primary factor, the safety12 and well-being of the child who is the victim of child abuse and of13 the parent who is the victim of domestic violence, harassment, or14 stalking behavior, in addition to other facts regarding the best15 interest of the child.16 5. The court shall consider the history of the parent causing17 physical harm, bodily injury, assault, verbal threats, stalking, or18 harassing behavior, or the fear of physical harm, bodily injury, or19 assault to another person including the minor child, in determining20 issues regarding custody and visitation.21 SECTION 2. AMENDATORY 43 O.S. 2021, Section 110.1, is22 amended to read as follows:23 Section 110.1. It is the policy of this state to assure that24 minor children have frequent and continuing contact with parents whoSENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 6(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)1 have shown the ability to act in the best interests of their2 children and to encourage parents to share in the rights and3 responsibilities of rearing their children after the parents have4 separated or dissolved their marriage. The court may consider5 evidence of the ability of the parents to cooperate on issues6 related to their minor children, as well as evidence of child abuse,7 domestic violence, stalking, or harassment as defined in paragraph 28 of subsection I of Section 109 of this title. To effectuate this9 policy, if requested by a parent, the court may shall provide10 substantially equal access to the minor children to both parents at11 a temporary order or final hearing, unless the court finds that12 shared parenting would be detrimental to the child. The court shall13 issue written findings of fact and conclusions of law to support its14 decision after a final hearing on the merits.15 SECTION 3. AMENDATORY 43 O.S. 2021, Section 112, is16 amended to read as follows:17 Section 112. A. A petition or cross-petition for a divorce,18 legal separation, or annulment must state whether or not the parties19 have minor children of the marriage. If there are minor children of20 the marriage, the court:21 1. Shall make provision for guardianship, custody, medical22 care, support, and education of the children;2324SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 7(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)12. Unless not in the best interests of the children, may shall2 provide for the visitation of the noncustodial parent with any of3 the children of the noncustodial parent; and43. May modify or change any order whenever circumstances render5 the change proper either before or after final judgment in the6 action; provided, that the amount of the periodic child support7 payment shall not be modified retroactively or payment of all or a8 portion of the past due amount waived, except by mutual agreement of9 the obligor and obligee, or if the obligee has assigned child10 support rights to the Department of Human Services or other entity,11 by agreement of the Department or other entity. Unless the parties12 agree to the contrary, a completed child support computation form13 provided for in Section 120 of this title shall be required to be14 filed with the child support order.15 The social security numbers of both parents and the child shall16 be included on the child support order summary form provided for in17 Section 120 of this title, which shall be submitted to the Central18 Case Registry central case registry as provided for in Section 112A19 of this title with all child support or paternity orders.20 B. In any action in which there are minor unmarried children,21 in awarding granting or modifying the custody of the child or in22 appointing a general guardian for the child, the court shall be23 guided by the provisions of Section 112.5 of this title and shall24 consider what appears to be in the best interests of the child.SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 8(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)1C. 1. When it is in the best interests of a minor unmarried2 child, the court shall:3a. assure children of frequent and continuing contact4with both parents after the parents have separated or5dissolved their marriage, and6b. encourage parents to share the rights and7responsibilities of child rearing in order to effect8this policy.92. There shall be neither a legal preference nor a presumption10 for or against, rebuttable by a preponderance of the evidence, that11 joint legal custody, joint physical custody, or sole custody and12 shared parenting time is in the best interest of the child. If the13 presumption is rebutted, the court shall issue written findings of14 fact and conclusions of law that support its decision and appoint a15 guardian ad litem pursuant to Section 107.3 of this title to assist16 the court in constructing a parenting time schedule that is17 consistent with the best interest of the child and maximizes the18 time each parent has with the child.19 3. When in the best interests of the child, custody shall be20 awarded granted in a way which assures ensures the frequent and21 continuing contact of the child with both parents. When awarding22 granting custody to either parent, the court:23a. shall consider, among other facts, which parent is24more likely to allow the child or children frequentSENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 9(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)1and continuing contact with the noncustodial parent,2and3b. shall not prefer a parent as a custodian of the child4because of the gender of that parent.54. In any action, there shall be neither a legal preference or6 a presumption for or against private or public school or home-7 schooling in awarding granting the custody of a child, or in8 appointing a general guardian for the child.95. Notwithstanding any custody determination made pursuant to10 the Oklahoma Children’s Code, when a parent of a child is required11 to be separated from a child due to military service, the court12 shall not enter a final order modifying an existing custody order13 until such time as the parent has completed the term of duty14 requiring separation. For purposes of this paragraph:15a. in the case of a parent who is a member of the Army,16Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, the17term “military service” means a combat deployment,18contingency operation, or natural disaster requiring19the use of orders that do not permit any family member20to accompany the member,21b. in the case of a parent who is a member of the22National Guard, the term “military service” military23service means service under a call to active service24authorized by the President of the United States orSENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 10(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)1the Secretary of Defense for a period of more than2thirty (30) consecutive days under 32 U.S.C., Section3502(f) for purposes of responding to a national4emergency declared by the President and supported by5federal funds. “Military service” Military service6shall include any period during which a member is7absent from duty on account of sickness, wounds,8leave, or other lawful cause, and9c. the court may enter a temporary custody or visitation10order pursuant to the requirements of the Deployed11Parents Custody and Visitation Act.12 6. In making an order for custody, the court shall require13 compliance with Section 112.3 of this title.14 D. 1. Except for good cause shown, a pattern of failure to15 allow court-ordered visitation may be determined to be contrary to16 the best interests of the child and as such may be grounds for17 modification of the child custody order.18 2. For any action brought pursuant to the provisions of this19 section which the court determines to be contrary to the best20 interests of the child, the prevailing party shall be entitled to21 recover court costs, attorney fees, and any other reasonable costs22 and expenses incurred with the action.23 E. Except as otherwise provided by Section 112.1A of this24 title, any child shall be entitled to support by the parents untilSENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 11(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)1 the child reaches eighteen (18) years of age. If a child is2 regularly enrolled in and attending high school, as set forth in3 Section 11-103.6 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, other means4 of high school education, or an alternative high school education5 program as a full-time student, the child shall be entitled to6 support by the parents until the child graduates from high school or7 until the age of twenty (20) years, whichever occurs first. Full-8 time attendance shall include regularly scheduled breaks from the9 school year. No hearing or further order is required to extend10 support pursuant to this subsection after the child reaches the age11 of eighteen (18) years.12 F. In any case in which provision is made for the custody or13 support of a minor child or enforcement of such order and before14 hearing the matter or signing any orders, the court shall inquire15 whether public assistance money or medical support has been provided16 by the Department of Human Services, hereafter referred to as the17 Department, for the benefit of each child. If public assistance18 money, medical support, or child support services under the state19 child support plan as provided in Section 237 of Title 56 of the20 Oklahoma Statutes have been provided for the benefit of the child,21 the Department shall be a necessary party for the adjudication of22 the debt due to the State of Oklahoma, as defined in Section 238 of23 Title 56 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and for the adjudication of24 paternity, child support, and medical insurance coverage for theSENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 12(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)1 minor children in accordance with federal regulations. When an2 action is filed, the petitioner shall give the Department notice of3 the action according to Section 2004 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma4 Statutes. The Department shall not be required to intervene in the5 action to have standing to appear and participate in the action.6 When the Department is a necessary party to the action, any orders7 concerning paternity, child support, medical support, or the debt8 due to the State of Oklahoma shall be approved and signed by the9 Department.10 G. In any case in which a child support order or custody order11 or both is entered, enforced, or modified, the court may make a12 determination of the arrearages of child support.13 SECTION 4. AMENDATORY 43 O.S. 2021, Section 112.2, as14 amended by Section 2, Chapter 34, O.S.L. 2024 (43 O.S. Supp. 2025,15 Section 112.2), is amended to read as follows:16 Section 112.2. A. In every case involving the custody of,17 guardianship of, or visitation with a child, the court shall18 consider for determining the custody of, guardianship of, or the19 visitation with a child whether any person seeking custody or who20 has custody of, guardianship of, or visitation with a child:21 1. Is or has been subject to the registration requirements of22 the Sex Offenders Registration Act or any similar act in any other23 state;24SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 13(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)12. Has been convicted of a crime listed in the Oklahoma Child2 Abuse Reporting and Prevention Act or in Section 582 of Title 57 of3 the Oklahoma Statutes;43. Is an alcohol-dependent person or a drug-dependent person as5 established by clear and convincing evidence and who can be expected6 in the near future to inflict or attempt to inflict serious bodily7 harm to himself or herself or another person as a result of such8 dependency;94. Has been convicted of domestic abuse within the past five10 (5) years;11 5. Is residing with an individual who is or has been subject to12 the registration requirements of the Sex Offenders Registration Act13 or any similar act in any other state;14 6. Is residing with a person who has been convicted of a crime15 listed in the Oklahoma Child Abuse Reporting and Prevention Act or16 in Section 582 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes;17 7. Is residing with a person who has been convicted of domestic18 abuse within the past five (5) years; or19 8. Has had custody, guardianship, or visitation rights20 terminated due to failure to complete or participate in any court-21 ordered substance abuse or mental health treatment.22 B. There shall be a rebuttable presumption, rebuttable by clear23 and convincing evidence, that it is not in the best interests of the24 child to have custody or guardianship granted to a person who:SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 14(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)11. Is subject to or has been subject to the registration2 requirements of the Sex Offenders Registration Act or any similar3 act in any other state;42. Has been convicted of a crime listed in the Oklahoma Child5 Abuse Reporting and Prevention Act or in Section 582 of Title 57 of6 the Oklahoma Statutes;73. Is an alcohol-dependent person or a drug-dependent person as8 established by clear and convincing evidence and who can be expected9 in the near future to inflict or attempt to inflict serious bodily10 harm to himself or herself or another person as a result of such11 dependency;12 4. Has been convicted of domestic abuse within the past five13 (5) years;14 5. Is residing with a person who is or has been subject to the15 registration requirements of the Sex Offenders Registration Act or16 any similar act in any other state;17 6. Is residing with a person who has been convicted of a crime18 listed in the Oklahoma Child Abuse Reporting and Prevention Act or19 in Section 582 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes;20 7. Is residing with a person convicted of domestic abuse within21 the past five (5) years; or22 8. Has had custody, guardianship, or visitation rights23 terminated due to failure to complete or participate in any court-24 ordered substance abuse or mental health treatment.SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 15(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)1C. Custody of, guardianship of, or visitation with a child2 shall not be granted to any person if it is established that the3 custody, guardianship, or visitation will likely expose the child to4 a foreseeable risk of material harm.5D. Except as otherwise provided by the Oklahoma Child6 Supervised Visitation Program, court-ordered supervised visitation7 shall be governed by the Oklahoma Child Supervised Visitation8 Program.9E. For purposes of this section:10 1. “Alcohol-dependent person” has the same meaning as such term11 is defined in Section 3-403 of Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes;12 2. “Domestic abuse” has the same meaning as such term is13 defined in Section 60.1 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes;14 3. “Drug-dependent person” has the same meaning as such term is15 defined in Section 3-403 of Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes; and16 4. “Supervised visitation” means a program established pursuant17 to Section 110.1a of this title.18 SECTION 5. AMENDATORY 43 O.S. 2021, Section 112.5, as19 last amended by Section 1, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2025 (43 O.S. Supp.20 2025, Section 112.5), is amended to read as follows:21 Section 112.5. A. Custody or guardianship of a child may be22 awarded granted to:23 1. A parent or to both parents jointly;24 2. A grandparent;SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 16(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)13. A person who was indicated by the wishes of a deceased2 parent;34. A relative of either parent;45. The person in whose home the child has been living in a5 wholesome and stable environment including, but not limited to, a6 foster parent; or76. Any other person deemed by the court to be suitable and able8 to provide adequate and proper care and guidance for the child.9B. In applying subsection A of this section, a court shall10 award grant custody or guardianship of a child to a parent, unless a11 nonparent proves by clear and convincing evidence that:12 1. For a period of at least twelve (12) months out of the last13 fourteen (14) months immediately preceding the commencement of the14 custody or guardianship proceeding, the parent has willfully failed,15 refused, or neglected to contribute to the support of the child:16a. in substantial compliance with a support provision or17an order entered by a court of competent jurisdiction18adjudicating the duty, amount, and manner of support,19or20b. according to the financial ability of the parent to21contribute to the support of the child if no provision22for support is entered by a court of competent23jurisdiction, or an order of modification subsequent24thereto.SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 17(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)1 For purposes of this paragraph, incidental or token financial2 contributions shall not be considered in establishing whether a3 parent has satisfied his or her obligation under subparagraphs a and4 b of this paragraph; or52. a. the The child has been left in the physical custody of6a nonparent by a parent or parents of the child for7one (1) year or more, excluding parents on active duty8in the military, and9b. the The parent or parents have not maintained regular10visitation or communication with the child.11 For purposes of this paragraph, incidental or token visits or12 communications shall not be considered in determining whether a13 parent or parents have regularly maintained visitation or14 communication.15 C. In applying subsection A of this section, a court shall16 award grant custody or guardianship of a child to a parent, unless17 the court finds that the parent is affirmatively unfit. There shall18 be a rebuttable presumption, rebuttable by clear and convincing19 evidence, that a parent is affirmatively unfit if the parent:20 1. Is or has been subject to the registration requirements of21 the Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration Act or any similar act in22 any other state, except as provided in subsection D of this section;23 2. Has been convicted of a crime listed in Section 582 of Title24 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes;SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 18(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)13. Is an alcohol-dependent person or a drug-dependent person as2 established by clear and convincing evidence and who can be expected3 in the near future to inflict or attempt to inflict serious bodily4 harm to himself or herself or another person as a result of such5 dependency;64. Has been convicted of domestic abuse within the past five7 (5) years;85. Is residing with a person who is or has been subject to the9 registration requirements of the Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration10 Act or any similar act in any other state;11 6. Is residing with a person who has been convicted of a crime12 listed in Section 843.5 of Title 21 or in Section 582 of Title 57 of13 the Oklahoma Statutes;14 7. Is residing with a person who has been convicted of domestic15 abuse within the past five (5) years; or16 8. Has been convicted of a crime listed in the Oklahoma Child17 Abuse Reporting and Prevention Act.18 D. In applying subsection A of this section, a court shall not19 award grant custody or guardianship of a child to any person who has20 been convicted, whether upon a verdict or plea of guilty or upon a21 plea of nolo contendere, or received a suspended sentence or any22 probationary term, or is currently serving a sentence or any form of23 probation or parole in a court in any state of for any of the24 following crimes:SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 19(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)11. Sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of a child, as provided2 in Section 843.5 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes;32. Child endangerment, if the offense involved sexual abuse of4 a child, as provided in Section 852.1 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma5 Statutes;63. Kidnapping, if the offense involved sexual abuse or sexual7 exploitation of a child, as provided in Section 741 of Title 21 of8 the Oklahoma Statutes;94. Incest, as provided in Section 885 of Title 21 of the10 Oklahoma Statutes;11 5. Forcible sodomy of a child, as provided in Section 888 of12 Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes;13 6. Child stealing, if the offense involved sexual abuse or14 sexual exploitation, as provided in Section 891 of Title 21 of the15 Oklahoma Statutes;16 7. Procuring minors for participation in child sexual abuse17 material, as provided in Section 1021.2 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma18 Statutes;19 8. Consent to participation of minors in child sexual abuse20 material, as provided in Section 1021.3 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma21 Statutes;22 9. Facilitating, encouraging, offering, or soliciting sexual23 conduct with a minor by use of technology, as provided in Section24 1040.13a of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes;SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 20(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)110. Distributing child sexual abuse material, as provided in2 Section 1040.13 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes;311. Possession, purchase, or procurement of child sexual abuse4 material, as provided in Section 1024.2 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma5 Statutes;612. Aggravated possession of child sexual abuse material, as7 provided in Section 1040.12a of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes;813. Procuring a child under eighteen (18) years of age for9 prostitution, child sex trafficking as provided in Section 1087 of10 Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes;11 14. Inducing, keeping, detaining, or restraining a child under12 eighteen (18) years of age for prostitution, child sex trafficking13 as provided in Section 1088 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes;14 15. First degree rape, as provided in Section 1114 of Title 2115 of the Oklahoma Statutes;16 16. Lewd or indecent proposals or acts to a child under sixteen17 (16) years of age, as provided in Section 1123 of Title 21 of the18 Oklahoma Statutes; or19 17. Solicitation of minors in any crime provided in subsection20 B of Section 1021 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.21 E. Subject to subsection F of this section, a custody22 determination made in accordance with subsections B and C of this23 section shall not be modified unless the person seeking the24 modification proves that:SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 21(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)11. Since the making of the order sought to be modified, there2 has been a permanent, material, and substantial change of conditions3 that directly affects the best interests of the child; and42. That as a result of such change of circumstances, the child5 would be substantially better off with regard to its his or her6 temporal, mental, and moral welfare if custody were modified.7F. If the custody determination made in accordance with8 subsections B and C of this section indicates that custody is9 temporary, the determination may be modified upon a showing that the10 conditions which led to the custody or guardianship determination no11 longer exist.12 SECTION 6. This act shall become effective July 1, 2027.13 COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARYApril 14, 2026 - DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS1415161718192021222324SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB1082 SFLR Page 22(Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
Marriage and family; child custody agreements; terminating agreements; effective date.
Sponsors
Rep. Mark Tedford (R) sponsors HB 1082, and 39 members have co-sponsored it.

Rep. · R–69 · Sponsor

Sen. · R–13 · Co-sponsor

Rep. · R–30 · Co-sponsor

Rep. · R–98 · Co-sponsor

Sen. · R–26 · Co-sponsor

Sen. · R–1 · Co-sponsor

Sen. · R–19 · Co-sponsor

Sen. · R–27 · Co-sponsor

Sen. · D–16 · Co-sponsor

Sen. · R–6 · Co-sponsor
Committees
HB 1082 went before 3 committees: Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight, Civil Judiciary and Judiciary.
History
HB 1082 has taken 54 actions since Feb 3, 2025, the latest on May 11, 2026.
| Chamber | Action | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 11, 2026 | Senate | Coauthored by Representative Lawson | ||
May 6, 2026 | Senate | Coauthored by Senator Kirt | ||
May 5, 2026 | Senate | Coauthored by Senator Woods | ||
May 5, 2026 | Senate | Coauthored by Senator Jett | ||
May 5, 2026 | Senate | Coauthored by Senator Coleman |
Votes
HB 1082 went to 4 roll calls across both chambers, the latest on Apr 14, 2026 at 7–0.
| Chamber | Question | Yea | Nay | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 14, 2026 | Senate | Senate: Judiciary Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS | 7 | 0 | ||
Mar 24, 2025 | House | House: THIRD READING | 92 | 1 | ||
Mar 6, 2025 | House | House: Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee: DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS | 11 | 0 | ||
Feb 20, 2025 | House | House: Civil Judiciary Committee: DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS | 7 | 1 |
Source: oklegislature.gov · legiscan.com