The bill amends 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-4-201, which outlines the circumstances under which a child may be taken into custody. It modifies the evidentiary standard for taking a child into protective custody from "reasonable suspicion" to "clear and convincing evidence." This change applies to situations where a peace officer or court employee believes a child is in need of immediate protection due to an imminent safety threat, or where the child's circumstances present a safety threat if they remain in their current home. The bill also updates statutory language and clarifies the procedures for taking a child into custody, including the roles of law enforcement and the district court.

Additionally, the bill specifies that a child taken into custody cannot be confined in any jail or detention facility and allows for the possibility of in-home placements when there is a significant risk of abuse or neglect but no imminent safety threat. It also provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for individuals acting in good faith while transporting a child or carrying out duties under this section. The act is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.