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HB 1835OKLAHOMASession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Oklahoma House committee advances legislation amending elder abuse reporting and Protective Services for the Vulnerable Adults Act

Original title: Abuse of elderly and disabled adults; Protective Services for the Vulnerable Adults Act; definition; persons required to report; investigation and reporting; Oklahoma's Protection and Advocacy System; Nursing Home Care Act; liability; waivers; reports; effective date.

Last action · February 10, 2025: Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Civil Judiciary

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What This Bill Proposed

The Civil Judiciary Committee advanced HB 1835 with a , updating definitions, reporting mandates, and liability standards related to the abuse of elderly and disabled adults under the Protective Services for the Vulnerable Adults Act.

Why it matters

Changes legal obligations for s and modifies liability protections regarding the investigation and reporting of vulnerable adult abuse in Oklahoma.

Background
  • HB 1835 was introduced in the Oklahoma House of Representatives during the 2025 legislative session. context
  • The Civil Judiciary Committee evaluates legal and judicial matters before measures reach the full House floor. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

elderly and disabled adults

Their protections, reporting mechanisms, and care standards under state law are altered by the bill's provisions.

Directly affected

mandatory reporters

The requirements, obligations, and legal liabilities regarding when and how to report suspected abuse are modified.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HB 1835 address?
HB 1835 relates to the abuse of elderly and disabled adults, updating definitions, reporting requirements, investigations, liability, and related provisions under the Protective Services for the Vulnerable Adults Act.
What committee approved the bill and by what vote?
The Civil Judiciary Committee approved the bill with a vote of 8-0 on February 10, 2025.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the House.

Procedural history

5 actions
  1. Feb 10, 2025HouseFloor
    Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Civil Judiciary
  2. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Civil Judiciary
  3. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
  4. Feb 3, 2025House
    Authored by Representative Hefner
  5. Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
    First Reading

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Deck, Oklahoma's Protection and Advocacy System, Nursing Home Care Act and 10 more
PersonDeck“Committee member voting YEA”Map →
OrganizationOklahoma's Protection and Advocacy System“Entity referenced in the bill scope”Map →
OrganizationNursing Home Care Act“Statutory act referenced in the bill scope”Map →
PersonCollin Duel“Chairman of the Civil Judiciary Committee”Map →
otherProtective Services for the Vulnerable Adults Act“Statutory framework amended by the bill”Map →
PersonKannady“Committee member voting YEA”Map →
PersonSneed“Committee member voting YEA”Map →
PersonSchreiber“Committee member voting YEA”Map →
PersonCulver“Committee member voting YEA”Map →
PersonStinson“Committee member voting YEA”Map →
PersonHefner“House author of HB 1835”Map →
PersonWest (T)“Committee member voting YEA”Map →
PersonOsburn“Committee member voting YEA”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.oklegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
    Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 60)
  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz25
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