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This bill modifies Oklahoma's Protection from Domestic Abuse Act to strengthen provisions related to protective orders and penalties for violations. The bill allows a petitioner to include all members of their household in a single protective order petition, and requires courts to consider a defendant's criminal history when determining protective order terms. The legislation significantly increases penalties for violating protective orders, changing first-time violations from misdemeanors to felonies with potential imprisonment of up to two years and fines up to $2,000. Subsequent violations carry even more severe penalties, with potential imprisonment of up to four years and fines up to $10,000. The bill also mandates more comprehensive domestic abuse counseling requirements for defendants, including mandatory attendance in a certified domestic abuse treatment program for at least 52 weeks, with multiple court review hearings to ensure compliance. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive protection for domestic abuse victims by creating stricter consequences for offenders and allowing more flexible protective order applications. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb899&Session=2600