SB541

Crimes and punishments; modifying provisions related to assault and battery. Effective date.

Complete·5/12/25

Oklahoma SB541 modifies penalties for domestic abuse offenses, including strangulation and abuse against pregnant women.

Oklahoma SB541 modifies provisions related to domestic abuse offenses. It increases penalties for domestic abuse by strangulation, subsequent offenses of domestic assault and battery, and domestic abuse against pregnant women. Penalties include imprisonment and fines. The bill also mandates that courts order domestic abuse counseling or treatment for offenders and sets conditions for probation acceleration or revocation. It takes effect November 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

79 Yea

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0 Nay

19 Absent

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History

May 12, 2025

Senate

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/12/2025

May 5, 2025

Senate

Enrolled, to House

May 5, 2025

House

Signed, returned to Senate