Oklahoma Senate passes domestic violence measure

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Senate has approved legislation designed to address Oklahoma’s escalating domestic violence issues.

The Senate voted 47-0 for the measure Tuesday and sent it to Gov. Mary Fallin’s desk to be signed into law.

The bill creates a series of research-based questions that will be asked to domestic violence victims by responding law enforcement officers. The answers to the questions will help the officers determine the level of continuing danger to the victim.

Bill author Sen. David Holt of Bethany says Oklahoma has the third-highest rate in the nation of women being murdered by men. Holt says the legislation addresses the state’s domestic violence crisis by giving law enforcement the tools to help victims receive the appropriate security or services they need.

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House Bill 2526: https://bit.ly/1mwh775