House Bill No. 1863 amends the Oklahoma Children's Code to enhance the functions of multidisciplinary child abuse teams. The bill directs these teams to review cases of child sexual abuse and physical abuse or neglect, replacing the previous language that allowed them to merely intervene in reports. It mandates that these teams conduct joint investigations between law enforcement and child welfare staff, develop written protocols for these investigations, and formalize a case review process that includes the use of a secure database. The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth is tasked with creating and maintaining this database, which will collect case information and facilitate program evaluations while ensuring strict confidentiality.

Additionally, the bill outlines the composition and responsibilities of the multidisciplinary child abuse teams, which must include various professionals such as mental health experts, law enforcement, and child protective services workers. It emphasizes the importance of training for team members in effective investigation techniques and age-appropriate interviews. The Commission is also required to promulgate rules for the implementation of these provisions and to conduct annual reviews of the teams to ensure compliance with established standards. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.