Criminal Justice (Domestic Violence)

signed · Oklahoma · House May 13, 2025

HB 1222: Driving under the influence; requiring certain arrested person make bail before release; effective date.

HB 1222 modifies Oklahoma's bail procedures for specific offenses, primarily affecting individuals arrested for domestic violence, substance abuse violations, or repeat driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. The bill requires courts to consider factors like substance abuse history, domestic violence records, and threat levels when setting bail, and prohibits personal recognizance bonds for domestic violence arrests or second/third DUI offenses. For repeat DUI arrests (Section 11-902), courts must determine bail and provide written findings on public safety risks before release. It does not change DUI penalties but alters release conditions for these specific cases. The bill became law without the Governor's signature on May 13, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts bail options for domestic violence and repeat DUI offenders, reducing defendant rights and increasing pretrial detention.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2026

HB 4104: Crimes and punishment; Class B5 offenses; adding offenses; loitering; felony offenses; Sex Offenders Registration Act; adding offenses for registration; effective date.

HB 4104 expands Oklahoma's sex offender registration requirements by adding 38 new offenses to the list that trigger mandatory registration. It amends Oklahoma Statutes to require registration for convictions involving second or subsequent domestic violence offenses, stalking, certain animal cruelty, specific violations of the Sex Offenders Registration Act (like failing to register), and other specified crimes. This affects individuals convicted of any of these newly designated offenses, including repeat domestic abuse, stalking, or offenses related to non-compliance with registration rules. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, and does not address loitering as implied by its title.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands mandatory sex offender registration to 38 new offenses, increasing criminalization and restrictions on individuals. Aligns with 'oppose' indicator: expands criminalization.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1542: Stalking; authorizing use of certain monitoring device. Effective date.

SB 1542 amends Oklahoma's stalking laws to define stalking as a Class B6 felony when someone willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows or harasses another person, causing both a reasonable person and the victim to feel frightened or threatened. It increases penalties for repeat offenses (up to 12 years for third violations) and elevates stalking to a Class B5 felony (up to 15 years) if the perpetrator violates a restraining order, is on probation for violence, or has prior stalking convictions involving violence. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of stalking and their victims, with penalties varying based on prior offenses and protective orders. It replaces existing stalking provisions in Oklahoma Statutes Section 1173 without adding monitoring device provisions as suggested by the bill title.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases felony classifications (Class B6/B5) and sentences (up to 15 years) for stalking, expanding criminalization and harsher penalties without reform elements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Probation & Parole

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2096: Firearms; modifying provisions related to firearms for convicted felons and delinquents. Effective date.

SB 2096 expands Oklahoma's list of Class B4 offenses - criminal convictions that automatically ban firearm possession - to include 37 specific crimes. These include sexual offenses (like indecent exposure, child pornography, and sexual battery), gang-related activities, stalking, and certain violent crimes. The bill modifies existing laws (21 O.S. §1283) to require firearm restrictions for individuals convicted of these offenses, directly affecting people with such convictions. It also adjusts rules about firearm possession in vehicles and residences but does not restore rights for these offenders. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands firearm bans for 37 additional offenses (e.g., sexual crimes, gang activity), increasing restrictions on convicted felons' rights and expanding criminalization per 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Drug Policy Firearms

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 1460: Crimes and punishments; modifying offenses in certain classes of felonies; creating felony offenses for second or subsequent offenses; adding offenses for which registration pursuant to the Sex Offenders Registration Act applies. Effective date.

SB 1460 expands Oklahoma's felony classification system by adding 35 specific offenses to Class B5 felonies, including repeat domestic violence convictions (like second assaults on intimate partners), stalking, and second or subsequent "peeping tom" offenses (using hidden cameras to capture private areas without consent). It also creates new felony penalties for gang-related activities, assaults on police officers or police animals, and certain animal cruelty crimes like dogfighting. The bill updates sex offender registration requirements to include these newly classified offenses. These changes apply to individuals convicted of these specific acts, effective January 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands felony classifications for repeat offenses (domestic violence, stalking) and creates new felony penalties, increasing criminalization and mandatory sentencing without reform elements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 2011: Assault and battery; modifying scope of certain offenses. Effective date.

SB 2011 expands Oklahoma's Class B5 criminal offense classification by adding 37 specific crimes, including domestic violence against intimate partners, assaults on police officers, stalking, and certain animal cruelty acts. This change affects individuals convicted of these offenses by subjecting them to the more severe penalties associated with Class B5, a higher-level criminal classification. The bill also updates statutory references to ensure consistency in the law. Introduced in the 2026 Oklahoma Legislature, it was referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands Class B5 penalties for domestic violence, assaults on officers, and stalking, increasing criminalization and severity of punishments without reform elements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing Violent Crime

signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2025

HB 1413: Domestic violence; making certain pleas or finding of guilt to stalking violations constitute a conviction for purposes of sentencing; effective date.

HB 1413 amends Oklahoma law to treat certain pleas or findings of guilt for stalking violations as formal convictions for sentencing in domestic violence cases. This change directly affects individuals who commit stalking offenses and later face domestic violence charges, as prior stalking pleas or findings will now count as prior convictions. The bill modifies sentencing provisions under Oklahoma Statutes Title 21, Section 1173, ensuring that stalking-related convictions impact sentencing severity for subsequent domestic violence offenses. This policy change standardizes how stalking history is considered in domestic violence sentencing without altering the underlying stalking penalties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeTreats stalking pleas as convictions for sentencing, increasing penalties in domestic violence cases, aligning with stricter sentencing policies.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Sentencing

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 1100: Assault and battery; requiring certain assessment; authorizing certain alternative programs. Effective date.

SB 1100 amends Oklahoma's domestic abuse sentencing laws to increase penalties for assaults against intimate partners or family members, including longer prison terms for repeat offenses and specific provisions for cases involving pregnant victims. The bill requires courts to mandate court-ordered assessments and participation in certified batterers' intervention programs (minimum 52 weeks) or alternative programs (minimum 26 weeks) as a condition of suspended or deferred sentences for domestic abuse convictions. Defendants must complete these programs, with three consecutive or seven total unexcused absences serving as evidence for probation revocation. The law directly affects individuals convicted of domestic abuse, courts managing these cases, and certified domestic violence program providers overseeing the required treatment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for domestic abuse offenses with longer prison terms and mandatory assessments, aligning with punitive sentencing indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Sentencing Violent Crime

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 899: Protection from Domestic Abuse Act; modifying provisions related to protective orders. Effective date.

SB 899 modifies Oklahoma's Protection from Domestic Abuse Act by requiring non-family victims (e.g., neighbors or coworkers) to file a police report with law enforcement before submitting a protective order petition to court. It also allows electronic service of orders across county lines and mandates courts to consider a defendant's criminal history when issuing orders. The bill changes penalty rules for violating protective orders but maintains existing provisions allowing courts to waive fees for victims who cannot afford them. These changes directly affect individuals seeking protection from domestic abuse who are not family members or in dating relationships with the abuser.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires police report for non-family domestic abuse victims before filing protective orders, creating barrier to court access and weakening victim protection within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Law Enforcement

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 12, 2025

SB 541: Crimes and punishments; modifying provisions related to assault and battery. Effective date.

SB 541 requires offenders convicted of 22 specific serious crimes - including murder, rape, child abuse, human trafficking, and domestic violence with weapons - to serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. The bill also strengthens penalties for domestic violence, increasing sentences for assaults involving deadly weapons (up to life imprisonment) and adding harsher penalties for domestic abuse causing miscarriage or injury to a pregnant victim (minimum 10-20 years). It directly affects individuals convicted of these offenses in Oklahoma, removing parole eligibility for the first 85% of their sentence. The law, effective May 12, 2025, modifies existing statutes to mandate these sentencing requirements without allowing earned credits to reduce the required service period.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires 85% prison term before parole for serious crimes and increases penalties, restricting parole eligibility and opposing sentencing reform efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Sentencing Violent Crime