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OK HB3496

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/7/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jason Nelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reports of suspected trafficking in children must be made promptly to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, which must notify the district attorney within 7 days
  • No privilege or contract can exempt any person from the mandatory reporting requirement, and the duty to report is individual
  • Employers, supervisors, or administrators who interfere with reporting or retaliate against employees who report in good faith are liable for damages, costs, and attorney fees
  • Licensed professionals who knowingly fail to report or interfere with reporting may face disciplinary action, including license revocation or suspension
  • Effective date: November 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; requiring reporting of trafficking in children; effective date.

Children

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/07/2014

4/7/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/13/2014
Human Services2/19/2014
Rules2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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