HJR 1026 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 26 of Article II of the Oklahoma Constitution clarifying the right of citizens to keep and bear arms

• Expands protected arms to include handguns, rifles, shotguns, knives, ammunition, and components thereof for security, defense, recreation, lawful hunting, or any other legitimate purpose

• Changes language from "a citizen" to "each individual citizen" and replaces "never be prohibited" with "shall not be infringed"

• Adds requirement that regulations of the right to bear arms be subject to strict scrutiny and shall not frustrate or impair the purposes of this right

• Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval and requires filing with the Secretary of State and Attorney General