Protection from Domestic Abuse Act; modifying provisions related to protective orders. Effective date.

SB 899 modifies Oklahoma's Protection from Domestic Abuse Act to improve safety for victims. It requires courts to consider a defendant's criminal history when issuing protective orders and mandates that victims file a law enforcement complaint before seeking a protective order if they are not family/household members. The bill also adds provisions allowing courts to order defendants to have no contact with animals owned by the household and adjusts penalties for violating protective orders. These changes directly affect domestic abuse victims seeking protection, courts issuing orders, and defendants facing restrictions.