SB 813 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Victim protective orders; modifying requirements for filing of certain petitions; requiring certain notice. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 813 updates Oklahoma's emergency protective order process for victims of domestic violence, stalking, harassment, rape, or related crimes. It requires peace officers to immediately provide victims with a petition form, assist in completing it, and contact a judge for emergency approval - then give victims a copy of the petition and a written statement confirming approval. The bill also mandates officers attempt to serve the order on the abuser, and if unable, file the petition with the court the next business day, with court clerks prioritizing service and assigning hearing dates. Additionally, it repeals a previous "Stalking Warning Letter" requirement and clarifies notice procedures to ensure victims receive timely information.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Signed May 12, 2025
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What changed between versions

Floor (House) Floor (Senate) · 5 edits
MODERATE
This bill version transitioned from the House to the Senate floor, resulting in significant formatting changes and reorganization of the bill's header information. The substantive content of the amendments to victim protective order laws remains consistent, though the Senate version includes additional procedural details about how emergency orders are issued and documented by peace officers and judges.
Scope change
The bill's substantive scope regarding victim protective orders, stalking, and harassment remains unchanged; only the formatting and header information were modified during the transition from House to Senate floor versions.
TECHNICAL

Header information changed from 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' to 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' with updated date and sponsor information reflecting Senate processing.

Page numbering and formatting conventions were adjusted to match Senate floor version standards, including different page headers and footer text.

REQUIREMENT

Senate version includes additional procedural language requiring judges to inform peace officers of emergency order decisions and specifying that verbal orders must be documented with signed statements.

Service and filing procedures for emergency protective orders were clarified with specific instructions on when petitions must be filed if service cannot be obtained.

Emergency ex parte order procedures were expanded to include specific requirements for defendant information in orders and standard form development by the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 11, 2025 · House May 1, 2025

How they voted

450
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 49
Mar 11, 2025
D Democratic9
8 Yea 1
88% Yea
R Republican40
37 Yea 3
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
25
Key actions
6
Committee
6
May 1, 2025
Committee
Referred for enrollment
upper
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 84 Nays: 0
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal Judiciary
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Judiciary
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Engrossed to House
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Committee
Referred for engrossment
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 44 Nays: 0
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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