HB3656

Oklahoma HB3656 establishes reporting requirements for hazing incidents and mandates immediate reporting to the Department of Human Services and.

Oklahoma HB3656 amends existing law to establish mandatory reporting requirements for hazing incidents. It requires individuals, including school employees, physicians, and health care professionals, to report suspected hazing immediately to the Department of Human Services and local law enforcement. The bill defines hazing and sets out penalties for knowingly making false reports. It also mandates that the Department of Human Services establish a centralized hotline for reporting and provides for the confidentiality of reports. The act becomes effective November 1, 2026.