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OK SB897
Bill
Status
2/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Hickman
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AI Summary
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Amends 21 O.S. 2011, Section 1289.13A regarding improper firearm transportation in motor vehicles
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Establishes a $70.00 traffic citation plus court costs for transporting a loaded pistol without valid handgun license during a traffic stop
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Requires valid handgun license from Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or reciprocal state license; penalty applies whether firearm is concealed or unconcealed
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Prohibits firearm confiscation if valid license exists, except when person arrested for other violations or officer has probable cause the weapon is contraband or used in crime
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Adds new provision requiring persons transported in law enforcement vehicles to forfeit handguns to the officer in charge; effective November 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Improper transportation of firearms; requiring forfeiture of certain handgun under certain circumstances. Effective date.
Public Safety
Last Action
coauthored by Hickman (principal House author)
2/18/2013