OK HB1738

Expands mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting requirements to include "other health care professionals" beyond physicians and surgeons, specifically doctors of medicine and dentistry, licensed osteopathic physicians, residents, and interns.

Requires physicians and health care professionals attending a child's birth who tests positive for alcohol or controlled dangerous substances to promptly report the matter to the Department of Human Services.

Mandates that physicians, surgeons, and other health care professionals examining a child for suspected abuse or neglect must provide copies of examination results, clinical notes, x-rays, photographs, and relevant records to law enforcement and Department of Human Services upon request.

Maintains existing protections for good faith reporters, prohibits employer retaliation against employees making abuse reports, and establishes penalties for knowingly making false reports (misdemeanor) or false accusations in custody proceedings (up to $5,000 fine plus attorney fees).

Declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.