Children; adoption; preference; relative; exception; court; factors; eligibility; decision; effective date.

This bill changes how Oklahoma courts decide who adopts a child when adoption is necessary. It states that relatives of the child should be given preference, and if a child has lived with a foster parent for at least one year, the court must give great weight to that foster parent, unless a relative can provide a safe and loving home. The bill also lists factors courts must consider and some past issues that will not automatically prevent a family member from adopting.

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