Children; authorizing court to establish a Minor's Public Guardianship; motion; notice of hearing; visitation; effective date.

This bill amends the Oklahoma Children's Code to update legal definitions for terms such as abuse, abandonment, and child, while clarifying that parents retain the right to use ordinary physical discipline like spanking. It authorizes courts to establish a public guardianship for minors in specific situations and outlines the process for filing motions, serving notice, and making necessary findings. Additionally, the legislation grants courts the authority to order visitation and sets requirements for such orders, ensuring these changes apply to the state's child welfare system.