Loading chat...
OK SB1322
Bill
AI Summary
-
Anonymous reports of suspected child abuse or neglect to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services statewide hotline will no longer be accepted; callers who refuse to provide their name, telephone number, and home address will be informed they cannot file an anonymous report but may call 9-1-1 for cases involving imminent harm
-
Hotline operators must collect and store specific facts leading to the suspicion of abuse or neglect, along with the reporting party's name, telephone number, and home address
-
When disclosing hotline recordings pursuant to court order, the Department must redact information identifying the reporting party unless the court specifically orders otherwise
-
School employees reporting suspected abuse must have their identities kept confidential by both local law enforcement and the Department, with redaction required during disclosures unless a court orders otherwise
-
Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Child abuse or neglect; modifying requirements for reports of abuse or neglect; requiring retention of certain information. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
2/3/2026