OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, carried three Senate bills through the House last week, each focused on public safety and safeguarding Oklahomans. The measures now head to the governor’s desk for final approval.

The proposals address domestic violence charges, legal remedies for adults with disabilities and transit worker safety.

"These bills reflect our commitment to ensuring that every Oklahoman, regardless of their circumstances, is protected under the law," Miller said. "Whether it’s a transit worker, a domestic violence survivor or an adult with a disability, our goal is simple: to ensure that justice is accessible and the law is a true shield for those who need it most."

Senate Bill 541 strengthens safeguards for domestic violence survivors by classifying repeat offenses and assaults, as well as domestic assault and battery of pregnant women, as violent crimes. It also closes a critical loophole, allowing prosecutors to pursue charges in cases involving a deadly weapon, regardless of whether the weapon is a firearm.

Senate Bill 731 seeks to restore and expand legal protections for adults with disabilities. This update allows statements from individuals with conditions such as dementia or certain disabilities to be admitted in juvenile and criminal proceedings, ensuring these adults have access to justice.

Senate Bill 562 enhances public transit safety by aligning state law with federal definitions of "transit worker" and "rolling stock transit vehicles." In addition, the bill clarifies that assault may include any act that disrupts service or causes harm to a transit system.

All three bills passed this week and would take effect Nov. 1, pending the governor’s approval.