Department of Human Services; term; task; effective date.

HB 1573 requires Oklahoma's Department of Human Services (DHS) to build, maintain, and oversee a secure facility for handling confidential information. The bill defines this facility as a physically and procedurally restricted area where sensitive data - like personal records - can be stored, processed, or discussed only by authorized DHS personnel. It directly affects DHS operations by mandating this facility’s creation, with implementation required by November 1, 2025. The bill focuses solely on administrative infrastructure, not on changing service eligibility or funding for residents.