House Bill No. 1322 establishes the Persistent Domestic Violence Offenders Registration Act, which mandates the creation of a registry by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) for individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses against domestic abuse victims. The bill defines key terms related to domestic violence and outlines the criteria for individuals to be classified as persistent domestic violence offenders, specifically those with multiple convictions. The OSBI is tasked with maintaining the registry, which will be publicly accessible online, and will include essential information such as the offender's name, date of birth, conviction date, and a current photograph, while excluding sensitive data like addresses and Social Security numbers.
The bill also stipulates that district court clerks must submit relevant information electronically to the OSBI within a specified timeframe following a conviction. Offenders required to register will incur a fee of $150, with portions allocated to administrative costs and the OSBI. The legislation includes provisions for the removal of offenders from the registry after certain timeframes based on the number of prior convictions. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and applies only to offenses occurring on or after that date, although prior convictions do not need to fall within this timeframe.