This bill amends Section 1-2-101 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes, focusing on the reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect. Key changes include the prohibition of anonymous reports, requiring that all reports include the identity of the reporting party and specific details about the suspected abuse or neglect. The Department of Human Services is mandated to establish a centralized hotline for reporting, which will retain recordings of calls for twelve months unless they lead to an investigation, in which case the recordings will be kept as part of the case file. Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of various professionals, including school employees and healthcare providers, to report suspected abuse and the consequences for failing to do so.

The bill also introduces penalties for individuals who knowingly fail to report suspected abuse or make false reports. It specifies that those who interfere with the reporting process may face criminal charges, with varying degrees of penalties based on the severity of the offense. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the confidentiality of the reporting party's identity, allowing for redaction unless ordered otherwise by a court. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2026.