Children; removing certain condition for access to specified records by members of the Legislature. Effective date.

SB 1659 removes a requirement that Oklahoma legislators obtain written approval from the House Speaker or Senate President to view juvenile court and child welfare records without a court order. This change allows state lawmakers to access these records directly for official duties, such as committee work or constituent services, without needing prior authorization. The bill specifically affects members of the Oklahoma Legislature who need to review child-related records for oversight or policy purposes. It updates existing law to streamline access while maintaining safeguards like requiring proper credentials and lawful use of the records.