Oklahoma Children's Code; requiring the Department of Human Services to provide certain information to family members regarding potential guardianships. Effective date.

SB 1053 requires Oklahoma's Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide specific information to family members or individuals who contact DHS about potentially taking guardianship of a child involved in abuse or neglect cases. This includes explaining options like foster care, relative foster care, guardianship, available resources (including that guardianship offers less financial support than foster care), and responsibilities. DHS must obtain a signed, dated information sheet confirming the details were explained verbally and understood, though the sheet is not a binding agreement. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and directly affects families considering guardianship for children under DHS custody.