Bill No. 2892 amends existing laws related to the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). The bill authorizes the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth to request investigations by the OSBI or other law enforcement agencies when there is reasonable belief of criminally injurious conduct, including physical or sexual abuse of a child. This replaces the previous language that required cases involving children to be transferred to the jurisdiction of the OSBI. Additionally, the bill expands the list of individuals who can initiate investigations by the OSBI to include the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth.
The bill also includes provisions for maintaining the confidentiality of investigation records and outlines the circumstances under which information may be disclosed. It specifies that unauthorized disclosure of confidential information is a misdemeanor and establishes guidelines for sharing information with law enforcement and other relevant agencies. The act is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.