SB 831 Summary

• Amends 21 O.S. § 1277 to prohibit handgun license holders from carrying concealed or unconcealed handguns in specific locations including government buildings, schools, prisons, jails, sports arenas, and pari-mutuel wagering facilities.

• Clarifies that prohibited locations do not include parking areas, recreational property, or adjacent grounds set by governmental authorities or sporting venues.

• Adds exception allowing Department of Corrections employees with valid handgun licenses to carry firearms in parking areas at state-owned prison facilities.

• Establishes penalties for violations including misdemeanor charges with fines up to $250 and administrative fines through the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2013.