Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 1558 — Child care; modifying certain definitions. Emergency.

Last action — Approved by Governor 05/01/2026

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 05, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill updates definitions related to child care facilities in Oklahoma.

The bill amends definitions under the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act, clarifying terms such as 'child care center' and 'family child care home.' It was recently approved and is effective immediately due to an emergency declaration.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

99 added · 126 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act clarify definitions related to child care. The updated language provides clearer distinctions between "adult," "child," and "child care facility," enhancing the understanding of these terms. This matters because it can help ensure that regulations around child care are applied more consistently and accurately, ultimately aiming to improve the welfare of children in care.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
Reinhardt of the Senate and Gise of the House 5 An Act relating to child care;
Reinhardt of the Senate and Gise and Hill of the House An Act relating to child care;
9 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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A foster parent eligibility assessment shall be similar to the procedures used by ENGR.
A foster parent eligibility assessment shall be similar to the procedures used by the Department of Public Safety for determining suitability of an individual for employment as a highway patrol officer;
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1558 Page 2 the Department of Public Safety for determining suitability of an individual for employment as a highway patrol officer;
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“Rap back” means a notification from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to the Department of subsequent criminal ENGR.
“Rap back” means a notification from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to the Department of subsequent criminal activity of individuals whose criminal background checks have been completed pursuant to the requirements of the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act;
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1558 Page 3 activity of individuals whose criminal background checks have been completed pursuant to the requirements of the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act;
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1558 Page 4 Passed the Senate the 23rd day of March, 2026.
1558 Page 3 Passed the Senate the 23rd day of March, 2026.
3 Presiding Officer of the Senate 5 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 28th day of April, 2026.
8 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ ENR.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor 05/01/2026

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

  4. Enrolled, to House

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Signed, returned to Senate

  7. Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 83 Nays: 0

  8. General Order

  9. Coauthored by Representative(s) Hill

  10. CR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee

  11. Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Children, Youth and Family Services

  12. Referred to Children, Youth and Family Services

  13. Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight

  14. First Reading

  15. Engrossed to House

  16. Referred for engrossment

  17. Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 44 Nays: 0

  18. General Order, Considered

  19. Coauthored by Representative Gise (principal House author)

  20. Placed on General Order

  21. Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed

  22. Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

  23. Remove as author Senator Rosino; authored by Senator Reinhardt

  24. Authored by Senator Rosino

  25. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 83 Yea · 0 Nay · 16 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 670012
Democrat 14003
Unaffiliated 2002
Total 830017
% of votes cast 83%0%0%17%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Alonso-Sandoval — Not Voting
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Aletia Timmons Democrat Yea
Amanda Clinton Democrat Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Not Voting
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Not Voting
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Not Voting
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Not Voting
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Not Voting
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Not Voting
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Dillon Travis Republican Not Voting
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Not Voting
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Not Voting
Ken Luttrell Republican Not Voting
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Not Voting
Kevin Norwood Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Not Voting
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Not Voting
Molly Jenkins Republican Yea
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Yea
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Not Voting
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Health And Human Services Oversight Committee: Do Pass

Passed 11 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9100
Democrat 2000
Total 11100
% of votes cast 92%8%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Nay
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 44 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 37002
Democrat 7002
Total 44004
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Not Voting
Michael Brooks Democrat Not Voting
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Bryan Logan Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Not Voting
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Rob Hall Republican Not Voting
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Health & Human Services

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democrat 3000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1558?
SB 1558 is sponsored by Aaron Reinhardt (Republican) and Emily Gise (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1558?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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