Assault and battery; modifying provisions of offense related to domestic abuse in presence of a child. Effective date.

Summary

The bill expands Oklahoma’s Class B5 felony list to cover second or subsequent assaults against intimate partners, domestic abuse committed in a child’s presence, strangulation, and several other violent acts. It also requires courts to order convicted domestic abusers to complete a certified batterer‑intervention program, with periodic review hearings and the ability to adjust or revoke sentences. The changes aim to increase penalties, protect children, and ensure abusers receive treatment.

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