Children and Juvenile Code; group homes; liability insurance coverage; Department of Human Service to promulgate rules; annual form; insurance policy or contract maintained at all times; effective date.

The header metadata was updated to reflect the 'Committee Substitute' status instead of 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute', and the required document number changed from 16067 to 17053.

The page numbering and footer tracking information were adjusted to match the new document sequence.

The minimum required general liability insurance coverage was increased from $100,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence of damage to off-site personal property.

Statutory citations were updated to reflect the correct sections in Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes (Section 1-8-115 for the new section and Section 2-11-101 for the effective date section).

The bill text was completely replaced with a new version that includes updated page headers and committee amendment markings.

Group homes must now maintain general liability insurance of at least $100,000 for damage to off-site personal property while children are in their care.

Group homes are required to complete and maintain an annual form signed by a licensed insurance agent confirming coverage.

The prevailing party in a civil action regarding off-site property damage is now entitled to attorney fees and costs.

The original text establishing the 'Department of Human Services Act of 2026' and its non-codification status was removed.

The law now explicitly defines the scope of coverage as damage to off-site personal property occurring while a child is in the care of the group home.