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OklahomaSB 1558Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Child care; modifying certain definitions. Emergency.
Sponsored By: Aaron Reinhardt (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Defines specialists who serve children
The law defines a “specialized service professional.” It covers people like behavioral or physical therapists who provide one‑on‑one services to a child. Programs and families can rely on these specialists under the Act.
Who runs and signs for programs
The law clarifies who runs and signs for child care programs. “Program” means the business that provides care and learning. A “responsible entity” is the person who can legally bind the business. The Department of Human Services, and its licensing division, administer the Act.
Clearer rules for foster homes and agencies
The law clarifies who counts as a foster family home and a child‑placing agency. A foster family home is a private residence, including specialized, therapeutic, and kinship foster homes. A child‑placing agency arranges foster care, adoption, or independent living placements. These definitions guide licensing and oversight.
Stronger safety checks for child care
The law strengthens safety checks. Foster parent reviews must include fingerprint‑based national criminal history searches and a home assessment. The process is similar to highway patrol hiring checks. The state also gets “rap back” alerts when a cleared person later has new criminal activity. This helps child care and foster care programs act fast to protect kids.
Who counts as a child or adult
The law clarifies who is a child and who is an adult under this Act. A child is anyone under 18, and also someone in Office of Juvenile Affairs custody whose case extends past 18. An adult is anyone 18 or older, including those in extended juvenile custody. This helps programs apply the right rules.
Clear rules for child care types
The law sets clear categories for child care by hours and setting. A child care center runs 30 or more hours a week. A part‑day program runs more than 15 and up to 30 hours a week. A family child care home serves 7 or fewer children; informal neighbor or in‑home care is not included. A large family home serves 8 to 12 children. Full‑time care is continuous care beyond 24 hours, and a 24‑hour setting with non‑relative adults is a residential facility. These operations count as child care facilities and must follow licensing rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Aaron Reinhardt
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Emily Gise
Republican • House
Brian Hill
Republican • House
Brian Hill
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/28/2026
Emergency
Yes: 83 • No: 0
House vote • 4/15/2026
Emergency
Yes: 11 • No: 1
House vote • 4/15/2026
Emergency
Yes: 11 • No: 1
House vote • 4/8/2026
Emergency
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 4/8/2026
Emergency
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/23/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Emergency
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 05/01/2026
5/5/2026SenateSent to Governor
4/29/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
4/29/2026HouseEnrolled, to House
4/29/2026SenateReferred for enrollment
4/28/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
4/28/2026HouseThird Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 83 Nays: 0
4/28/2026HouseGeneral Order
4/28/2026HouseCoauthored by Representative(s) Hill
4/16/2026HouseCR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee
4/16/2026HousePolicy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Children, Youth and Family Services
4/8/2026HouseReferred to Children, Youth and Family Services
3/30/2026HouseSecond Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight
3/30/2026HouseFirst Reading
3/24/2026HouseEngrossed to House
3/24/2026SenateReferred for engrossment
3/23/2026SenateMeasure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 44 Nays: 0
3/23/2026SenateGeneral Order, Considered
3/23/2026SenateCoauthored by Representative Gise (principal House author)
3/16/2026SenatePlaced on General Order
3/4/2026SenateReported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
3/2/2026SenateSecond Reading referred to Health and Human Services
2/3/2026SenateRemove as author Senator Rosino; authored by Senator Reinhardt
2/2/2026SenateAuthored by Senator Rosino
2/2/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
4/28/2026
Floor (House)
4/20/2026
House Committee Report
4/16/2026
House Policy Committee Report
4/8/2026
Engrossed
3/24/2026
Floor (Senate)
3/3/2026
Senate Committee Report
3/2/2026
Introduced
1/12/2026
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