Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2959: Schools; student abuse or neglect reporting; superintendents and administrators; school employees; law enforcement; interviews; investigations; duty to report; electronic communication; violations; effective date; emergency.

Enacted Last action May 12, 2026: Approved by Governor 05/11/2026

Plain-language summary

HB 2959 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Schools; student abuse or neglect reporting; superintendents and administrators; school employees; law enforcement; interviews; investigations; duty to report; electronic communication; violations; effective date; emergency. Primary sponsor: Steve Bashore (Republican), Kristen Thompson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by Governor 05/11/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Steve Bashore (Republican); Kristen Thompson (Republican).