OK SB2046

Second or subsequent domestic abuse convictions become felonies punishable by up to 4 years imprisonment and/or fines up to $5,000, with enhanced sentencing provisions under Section 51.1 applying to repeat offenses

Expands the definition of "prior pattern of physical abuse" from three incidents within six months to three incidents within twelve months, including the current incident

Any plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or finding of guilt for domestic abuse violations constitutes a conviction for purposes of determining prior offenses for 10 years following completion of sentence or probation

Domestic abuse by strangulation carries penalties of 1-3 years imprisonment and/or up to $3,000 fine for first offense, increasing to 3-10 years and/or up to $20,000 for subsequent offenses

Effective date: November 1, 2014