HB 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 a licensed insurance agent.

• Allows 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, which must be identical to all other requirements except for liability insurance.

• Requires facilities operating without insurance or under alternative compliance to post notice indicating their status and notify the Department of Human Services.

• Effective January 1, 2014; failure to comply with these provisions is grounds for suspension or revocation of child care facility license.