Oklahoma domestic violence GPS bill advances

Oklahoma domestic violence GPS bill passes Senate

An Oklahoma domestic violence GPS bill has passed the State Senate with unanimous support.

Senate Bill 1325, authored by Sen. Bill Coleman, was approved in a 47-0 vote and now moves to the House, according to Oklahoma Senate official release.

The measure requires GPS monitoring for certain domestic violence defendants in high-risk cases.

Oklahoma domestic violence GPS bill targets repeat offenders

The Oklahoma domestic violence GPS bill applies to defendants with prior abuse convictions or those charged with violent offenses such as domestic abuse by strangulation or with a deadly weapon.

The GPS devices, typically ankle monitors, would alert law enforcement and victims if a defendant gets too close.

Coleman said the technology provides critical time for victims.

“This bill will save lives,” Coleman said.

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Oklahoma domestic violence GPS bill aims to protect victims

The Oklahoma domestic violence GPS bill would require defendants to pay for the monitoring device and supervision.

Oversight would be handled by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections or a third-party provider, as outlined in SB 1325 legislative summary.

Supporters say similar laws in other states have helped reduce violence, with data highlighted in national domestic violence prevention reports.

The bill now heads to the House for further consideration.

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