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July 26, 2007

Area lawmakers pass child protection bills

Oklahoma lawmakers passed several key child protection measures, including new defenses against online predators and a requirement that children wear protective helmets when riding ATVs, according to a study of the 2007 Legislative session.

In addition, new funding streams were created to generate resources for programs aimed at reducing child abuse and domestic violence, according to the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy.

State Reps. Jerry McPeak, D-Warner; Ed Cannaday, D-Porum; Wade Rousselot, D-Okay; Mike Brown, D-Tahlequah; and Jerry Shoemake, D-Morris; supported at least 80 percent of the bills favored by advocates for children, youth and families.

For information on legislation affecting children, youth and families and for registration information for the 2007 Fall Legislative Forum on Children’s Issues on Oct. 9-10, contact the OICA at (405) 236-KIDS.

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