HB4342

Civil procedure; admissibility; evidence; disclosure; term; effective date.

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Oklahoma HB4342 allows evidence of past domestic violence or abuse in criminal cases involving such offenses.

Oklahoma HB4342 amends civil procedure to allow evidence of past domestic violence or abuse in criminal cases involving such offenses. The state must disclose this evidence to the defendant. The act defines "domestic violence or abuse" as controlling, coercive, or threatening behavior, violence, or other acts against a person in a relationship. The law codifies this provision in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 2415 of Title 12, effective November 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

41 Yea

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5 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 24

10:30 AM

House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing

History

May 14

Senate

Veto overridden: Ayes: 41 Nays: 5

May 14

Senate

Measure returned to House

May 14

House

Filed with Secretary of State