House Bill No. 1847, introduced by Schreiber and Stewart, aims to enhance the licensing process for family and large child care homes in Oklahoma by directing the Department of Human Services to collaborate with the State Fire Marshal to establish guidelines based on the International Fire Code. The bill stipulates that these child care homes cannot be denied a license if they adhere to the fire protection requirements set forth in the International Fire Code. Additionally, it prohibits any state agency, municipality, county, or political subdivision from imposing stricter fire safety requirements than those specified in the International Fire Code.

The bill includes a new legal provision that will be codified as Section 1000.31 of Title 59 in the Oklahoma Statutes, ensuring that the guidelines developed will facilitate compliance without imposing additional burdens on child care providers. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025.