Bill > HB4425

This bill, titled the "Good Faith Reporting for Child Protection Act," expands protections from civil lawsuits for individuals and organizations involved in child welfare. Specifically, it grants immunity from civil liability to employees of charitable organizations, in addition to volunteers and charitable organizations themselves, for actions taken in good faith and within their official duties, provided there was no gross negligence or willful misconduct. The bill also creates immunity for these groups when they disclose sexually inappropriate conduct with a minor to other charitable organizations or not-for-profits, as long as the disclosure is made in good faith, the individual involved is an employee or volunteer of the disclosing organization, the disclosure relates to current or prospective employment or volunteering with the recipient organization, and the conduct has also been reported to law enforcement or the Department of Human Services within 72 hours. A presumption of good faith is established if the disclosure follows an adopted reporting policy. However, this immunity does not apply to individuals disclosing their own misconduct. The bill also defines "employee" in the context of charitable organizations and clarifies that immunity for volunteers extends only to agreed-upon volunteer actions. The changes are set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4425&Session=2600