This bill amends the Oklahoma Children's Code, specifically Sections 1-4-201 and 1-4-203, to impose new restrictions on child custody orders and establish procedures for emergency custody situations. Notably, it introduces a provision that prohibits the issuance of emergency custody orders on weekends or after 10:00 a.m. on Fridays unless the issuing judge is available by cell phone to communicate with the child's parent or legal guardian. Additionally, if a child is released back to their parent or guardian after being taken into custody, the Department of Human Services is mandated to pay damages to the family, calculated at seven times the federal payment for the child's care.

The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Human Services in identifying relatives of a child taken into custody and mandates that they notify these relatives about the child's removal and their options for involvement in the child's care. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of conducting safety evaluations and ensuring that children are not placed in inappropriate settings, such as jails or detention facilities. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.