HB4298

Child care; directing establishment of certain master teacher ratios; authorizing certain fee subject to specified conditions; effective date; emergency.

Complete·5/12/26

Oklahoma HB4298 amends child care facility licensing to establish advisory committees and safety standards.

Oklahoma HB4298 amends the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act to establish advisory committees for child care facilities, including representatives from various organizations and parents. The Department of Human Services must consult with these committees to improve child care standards. The bill also sets safety standards prohibiting children from being left alone with inadequate supervision and bans certain items in sleeping areas for infants. The Department must promulgate rules and notify licensees of any changes. The act becomes effective November 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

DDD
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RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

83 Yea

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2 Nay

RR

14 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 20

2:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Services REVISED Hearing

Feb 12

10:15 AM

House Health and Human Services Oversight Hearing

History

May 12

House

Approved by Governor 05/12/2026

May 6

House

SA's read, adopted

May 6

House

Coauthored by Representative(s) Stewart