Representative Aletia Timmons

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District 97

Hi, I'm Aletia Timmons and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 97th District.

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News & Announcements

Feb 19, 2026

Timmons’ Uniform Judicial Interview of Children Act advances

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Aletia Timmons, D-Oklahoma City, passed HB 3298 unanimously out of the House Civil Judiciary Committee. The measure creates the Uniform Judicial Interview of Children Act which sets a standard within civil procedure for judicial interviews in child custody cases involving child testimony. “This bill was a request from the Uniform Law Commission to standardize the way judges interview children ages 12 and over in child custody cases," said Timmons. "Standardizing this process and allotting training for judges when asking questions to children in child custody cases will circumvent any complications we have seen nationwide when it comes to these cases. I thank the committee chair and committee for hearing and passing this legislation that will ultimately better serve Oklahoma families.” The measure states judicial interviews may be requested by the child, child’s attorney, guardian ad litem, or a party, but the judicial officer has discretion to decide if the interview is in the child’s best interest. The judicial officer controls the questions asked, requires a record of the interview, allows attendance by the child’s attorney and guardian ad litem, but excludes parties and their attorneys unless all agree to waive access to the record. The bill now heads to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight. -END-

Feb 18, 2026

Timmons bill to improve law enforcement interaction with drivers with disabilities advances

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Aletia Timmons, D-Oklahoma City, passed HB 2977 out of the House Public Safety Committee. The measure authorizes Service Oklahoma to place a hidden disability indicator on the driver license or identification card upon the voluntary election of an applicant in order to improve law enforcement interactions. The measure states that the hidden disability indicator must be discreet and standardized statewide and shall not create probable cause or reasonable suspicion. The bill also clarifies that the hidden disability indicator shall not be used for any reasons beyond official identification. This bill is designed to improve communication between law enforcement and hearing impaired individuals in their interactions with each other, by giving the opportunity for hearing impaired persons to place a hearing impaired indicator on their drivers licenses. The bill now heads to the House Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight.   -END-

Nov 24, 2025

Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus Statement on Passing of Mother Viola Fletcher

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus—Rep. Ron Stewart, D-Tulsa, Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, Sen. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, and Rep. Aletia Timmons, D-Oklahoma City—released the following joint statement after the passing of Viola Fletcher at 111.  “The Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus joins the state of Oklahoma, the Greenwood community, and the nation in mourning the passing of Mother Viola Fletcher, one of the last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and a living monument to the power of truth, resilience, and unwavering dignity. “Mother Fletcher—affectionately known across Oklahoma as “Mother Fletcher”—was more than a witness to history; she was a guardian of it. For more than a century, her life stood as a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of unspeakable tragedy. She carried the memories of Greenwood’s darkest moments with grace, courage, and purpose, demanding that Oklahoma and America confront the reality of what was lost, and the responsibility of what must be restored. “Her passing leaves an irreplaceable void. Yet the legacy she leaves behind is one that will continue to guide us for generations. Mother Fletcher’s story is a reminder that truth-telling is an act of justice, that perseverance is a form of resistance, and that healing begins when we dare to fully acknowledge our past. “As policymakers, we reflect on Mother Fletcher’s life not only with profound sorrow, but with immense pride. Her strength remains a model for public service rooted in compassion, accountability, and the pursuit of equity. Her voice—soft yet powerful—urged us to build a future where no community is silenced, where every child can imagine prosperity, and where the lessons of Greenwood are forever woven into the conscience of Oklahoma. “Mother Fletcher showed us what it means to endure. She showed us what it means to hope. And she showed us what it means to stand boldly in the truth so that future generations may walk a freer, more just path. “The Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus extends its deepest condolences to the Fletcher family and to all who were uplifted by her life. We honor her memory, and we commit ourselves to carrying forward the light she held for more than a century. “Rest in power, Mother Viola Fletcher. "Your life has shaped generations, and your legacy will continue to guide us all.” -END-