HB4421

Oklahoma HB4421 amends child abuse and neglect laws, requiring drug screening and safety analysis for children in certain situations.

Oklahoma HB4421 modifies the state's approach to child abuse and neglect by requiring the Department of Human Services to conduct a safety analysis within 24 hours of a report alleging a child may be drug-endangered. The bill mandates drug screening, including fentanyl testing, for parents, guardians, or caregivers when substance use is suspected. Drug testing occurs at intake, during ongoing monitoring, and before reunification or case closure.