Protection from Domestic Abuse Act; modifying provisions related to protective orders. Effective date.

SB 899 modifies Oklahoma's Protection from Domestic Abuse Act by requiring non-family victims (e.g., neighbors or coworkers) to file a police report with law enforcement before submitting a protective order petition to court. It also allows electronic service of orders across county lines and mandates courts to consider a defendant's criminal history when issuing orders. The bill changes penalty rules for violating protective orders but maintains existing provisions allowing courts to waive fees for victims who cannot afford them. These changes directly affect individuals seeking protection from domestic abuse who are not family members or in dating relationships with the abuser.