HB 1100 Summary

• Amends Oklahoma Children's Code definitions and procedures governing child protective custody and emergency hearings for alleged abuse or neglect cases.

• Changes the evidentiary standard for adjudication hearings from "preponderance of the evidence" to "clear and convincing evidence" for determining whether a child is deprived.

• Requires courts to order immediate release of children within 48 hours if facts do not demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of abuse/neglect or imminent danger after the 15-day review hearing.

• Establishes felony penalties for Department of Human Services employees who fail to comply with court orders to release children or who fail to conduct required review hearings every six months.

• Effective date: November 1, 2025.