OK HB3656

Adds "hazing" to Oklahoma's mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting requirements, requiring any person with reason to believe a child under 18 is a hazing victim to immediately report to the Department of Human Services hotline

School employees must report suspected hazing of students under 18 to both DHS and local law enforcement; for students 18 or older, reports go only to local law enforcement

Failure to report suspected hazing carries the same penalties as failing to report abuse or neglect: misdemeanor for initial failure, Class D1 felony for those with "prolonged knowledge" (6+ months) who fail to report

Protects reporters from employer retaliation and requires confidentiality of reporter identities unless court-ordered disclosure

Defines "hazing" by reference to existing Oklahoma law (Section 1190 of Title 21); effective date November 1, 2026