The bill amends existing child custody laws in Oklahoma by requiring noncustodial parents to notify custodial parents if they are unable to comply with court-ordered visitation or other requirements. The new provision specifies that the noncustodial parent, or their representative, must provide this notice, but they are not obligated to disclose the reasons for their noncompliance unless ordered by the court. Additionally, the bill establishes that a noncustodial parent who fails to comply with this notification requirement may be held in indirect contempt of court.

The original bill focused specifically on situations where the noncustodial parent was receiving in-patient treatment, but the amendment broadens the scope to include any reason for noncompliance. This change aims to enhance communication between parents regarding custody arrangements while also providing noncustodial parents with the discretion to keep their reasons private. The effective date for the implementation of this law is set for November 1, 2025.