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This bill amends Oklahoma's Protection from Domestic Abuse Act by introducing a new requirement for plaintiffs seeking to vacate or dismiss a protective order to provide a comprehensive safety plan to the court. The safety plan must be kept confidential and not shared with the defendant, and must include specific details such as code words to alert support persons, lists of contacts for assistance, safe locations, strategies to avoid the defendant, essential items to take in an emergency, and contact information for domestic violence resources. The safety plan aims to ensure that victims have a structured approach to maintaining their personal safety when considering the termination of a protective order. The court will review the safety plan and can then decide whether to vacate or dismiss the protective order. This legislation underscores the importance of victim safety by mandating a thoughtful, personalized approach to protection that goes beyond the legal document itself. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving courts and potential users time to prepare for the new requirements.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb902&Session=2600