SB 1926 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Protection from Domestic Abuse Act; authorizing filing of certain petition in any county. Effective date.

SB 1926 allows victims of domestic abuse in Oklahoma to file protective order petitions in any county, removing previous restrictions that required filing in the victim's county, the abuser's county, or the location of the abuse. This change makes it easier for victims to seek protection without being limited by geographic location. The bill also requires victims to file a police report first if they are not family members or in a dating relationship before filing a petition. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026

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MODERATE

The bill was amended during Senate floor consideration to add new protections and clarify filing procedures for protective orders. Key changes include adding provisions that prevent courts from requiring victims to seek divorce or criminal proceedings before filing for protective orders, and expanding animal protection provisions to include more specific prohibitions against harming or disposing of animals. The bill also clarifies that protective orders can be filed in any county regardless of where the criminal offense occurred, as long as either party resides there.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include additional protections for victims, particularly regarding animal custody and clarifying that protective order filing does not require prior criminal or divorce proceedings.

REQUIREMENT

Added provision preventing courts from requiring victims to seek divorce, separation, paternity, or criminal proceedings before hearing a protective order petition

Clarified that protective orders can be filed in any county where either party resides, regardless of where the criminal offense occurred

Added requirement that non-family members must file a police complaint before seeking protective orders

Added provisions about emergency temporary orders when courts are not in session

ENFORCEMENT

Expanded animal protection provisions to include specific prohibitions against striking, threatening, harming, or otherwise disposing of animals

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Committee

Feb 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Do Pass as amended Judiciary committee; CR filed

upper

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors