House Bill No. 1413 amends Oklahoma's laws concerning domestic violence and stalking by establishing that any guilty pleas or findings of guilt for stalking violations will be treated as convictions for sentencing purposes for a period of ten years following the completion of any sentence or probation. The bill also modifies existing laws to ensure that similar convictions related to violations of protective orders are recognized as convictions for sentencing. This legislative change aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding domestic violence and stalking offenses, particularly for repeat offenders, by introducing stricter penalties, including increased prison terms and fines.

Additionally, the bill mandates counseling or treatment for individuals convicted of stalking or protective order violations, with the court required to hold review hearings to monitor compliance. It allows for further counseling mandates for those not satisfactorily attending their programs and provides the option to revoke parts of a suspended or deferred sentence for non-compliance. The bill clarifies that only defendants can be held accountable for violations of protective orders, ensuring that victims are not penalized. These amendments are set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-1173
Floor (House): 21-1173
Floor (Senate): 21-1173
Engrossed: 21-1173
Enrolled (final version): 21-1173