ENGR. H. B. No. 1259 Summary

• Amends 10 O.S. 2011, Sections 404.2 and 404.3, designating these provisions as "Demarion's Law" relating to child care facility requirements.

• Requires child care facilities to maintain liability insurance coverage of at least $200,000 per occurrence for negligence, with annual verification by licensed insurance agents.

• Permits facilities unable to obtain insurance for financial reasons or lack of availability to operate under alternative compliance requirements established by the Department of Human Services, provided they post notice of alternative compliance status.

• Removes previous exceptions to posting notice requirements for child-placing agencies, residential child care facilities, and Department-certified child care facilities; all facilities must now post appropriate notices.

• Establishes that failure to comply with insurance and notice requirements constitutes grounds for suspension or revocation of child care facility licenses; effective January 1, 2014.