Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1601: Schools; creating the Advancing Rights for Caregiving, Health, and Extended Recovery (Maternity Leave Protection for Teachers) Act; effective date.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1601 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Schools; creating the Advancing Rights for Caregiving, Health, and Extended Recovery (Maternity Leave Protection for Teachers) Act; effective date. Primary sponsor: Emily Gise (Republican), Mark Mann (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2025): Approved by Governor 05/06/2025.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Gise | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Mark Mann | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor 05/06/2025
- Sent to Governor
- Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- Referred for enrollment
- Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
- Measure passed: Ayes: 39 Nays: 5
- General Order, Considered
- Placed on General Order
- Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed
- Coauthored by Senator Stanley
- Coauthored by Senator Frix
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