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OK SB1216

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dave Rader

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the 10-year lookback period for prior domestic violence felony convictions as an automatic disqualifier for drug court eligibility

  • Replaces the prior conviction restriction with a requirement that the offender's current charge does not involve certain domestic violence violations under Section 644 of Title 21, with an exception for those in authorized domestic violence treatment programs

  • Eliminates the requirement for a criminal history records name search to verify no apparent domestic violence offense

  • Updates statutory language references from "Attorney General's office" to "Office of the Attorney General" for batterers' intervention program certification

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Drug courts; modifying eligibility requirements. Effective date.

Last Action

First Reading

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

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