House Bill No. 1413 amends Oklahoma's laws concerning domestic violence and stalking by establishing that any guilty pleas or findings of guilt related to stalking or protective order violations will be treated as a conviction for sentencing purposes for a period of ten years after completing any sentence or probation. The bill outlines penalties for various levels of stalking offenses, with increased sentences for repeat offenders and those who violate protective orders while on probation or with prior violent convictions. It also modifies the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act to classify violations of protective orders as either misdemeanors or felonies, depending on whether it is a first or subsequent offense, and mandates treatment or counseling for those convicted.

Furthermore, the bill allows courts to require additional counseling for defendants who are not satisfactorily attending their mandated programs and sets forth procedures for review hearings to monitor compliance with treatment requirements. Defendants must appear at the first review hearing, while subsequent hearings may be based on progress reports. The bill also clarifies that only defendants can be held accountable for violations of protective orders, ensuring that protected individuals are not penalized. The provisions of this bill 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