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OK SB1312
Bill
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Michael Jackson
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AI Summary
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Requires any person who witnesses sexual conduct between an adult and child under age 14 to report the matter promptly to county or municipal law enforcement.
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Prohibits privileges or contracts from relieving anyone of the reporting requirement.
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Creates felony penalties for knowingly and willfully failing to report or interfering with prompt reporting; creates misdemeanor penalties for knowingly making false reports.
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Prohibits employers, supervisors, and administrators from discriminating against or retaliating against employees who report in good faith, with liability for damages, costs, and attorney fees for violations.
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Provides immunity from liability for good faith reports that do not violate the false reporting provisions; effective July 1, 2012 with emergency declaration.
Legislative Description
Child protection; failure to report. Effective date. Emergency.
Children
Last Action
coauthored by Jackson (principal House author)
2/21/2012