All Roll Calls
Yes: 169 • No: 5
OklahomaSB 1238Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Assault and battery; modifying provisions of offense related to domestic abuse in presence of a child. Effective date.
Sponsored By: Bill Coleman (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Stronger penalties for domestic abuse and repeats
Beginning January 1, 2026, more crimes are Class B5 felonies. Examples include a second domestic assault, domestic abuse in a child’s presence, assault on police, and harming police animals. Beginning November 1, 2026, strangulation of an intimate partner is a Class B5 felony with 1 to 10 years in prison and up to a $20,000 fine. Starting November 1, 2026, “in the presence of a child” means a child is there or the actor knows a child could see or hear, and it can be any child. Prior domestic‑abuse convictions from other states or courts of record count for felony charging if any jail time was served; municipal convictions before November 1, 1997 do not. For the next ten years after probation ends, certain guilty pleas or findings count as priors unless there is a later felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Prosecutors must give the court a 10‑year conviction history before any plea deal or sentencing in these cases.
Year‑long abuser treatment and court check‑ins
Beginning November 1, 2026, courts that give a suspended or deferred sentence must order domestic‑abuse counseling and an assessment through a program certified by the Attorney General. Orders must require at least 52 weeks, completion, and evaluations before and after the program. Three straight unexcused absences, or seven within 52 weeks, is evidence of a probation violation. Courts must set a review hearing within 120 days to verify enrollment and may delay sentencing until proof is shown; a second review happens after completion. Judges and courts are immune from liability for ordering certified treatment and evaluations.
No prosecution fees for victims
Beginning November 1, 2026, victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault do not pay fees or costs tied to prosecution. Courts and prosecutors cannot charge these costs to victims.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bill Coleman
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Anthony Moore
Republican • House
John Pfeiffer
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/6/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 81 • No: 2
House vote • 4/14/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 13 • No: 0
House vote • 4/14/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 13 • No: 0
House vote • 3/31/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 3/31/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/9/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 42 • No: 3
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
Committee vote: Judiciary
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
5/13/2026SenateSent to Governor
5/6/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
5/6/2026HouseEnrolled, to House
5/6/2026SenateReferred for enrollment
5/6/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
5/6/2026HouseThird Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 81 Nays: 2
5/6/2026HouseGeneral Order
5/6/2026HouseCR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
4/14/2026HouseCoauthored by Representative(s) Moore
3/31/2026HousePolicy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal Judiciary
3/31/2026HouseReferred to Criminal Judiciary
3/30/2026HouseSecond Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
3/30/2026HouseFirst Reading
3/10/2026HouseEngrossed to House
3/10/2026SenateReferred for engrossment
3/9/2026SenateMeasure passed: Ayes: 42 Nays: 3
3/9/2026SenateGeneral Order, Considered
3/9/2026SenatePlaced on General Order
2/19/2026SenateReported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
2/17/2026SenateCoauthored by Representative Pfeiffer (principal House author)
2/17/2026SenateSecond Reading referred to Judiciary
2/3/2026SenateAuthored by Senator Coleman
2/2/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
5/7/2026
Floor (House)
4/18/2026
House Committee Report
4/14/2026
House Policy Committee Report
3/31/2026
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Floor (Senate)
2/18/2026
Senate Committee Report
2/17/2026
Introduced
12/11/2025
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