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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Bashore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Kristen Thompson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor 05/11/2026
- Sent to Governor
- Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- Referred for enrollment
- Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
- Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 44 Nays: 0
- General Order, Considered
- Coauthored by Representative Wolfley
- Placed on General Order
- Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed
- Second Reading referred to Education
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