HB 1240 Summary

• Requires court clerks to forward certified copies of commitment orders to the FBI and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation when a person becomes subject to federal firearm prohibitions under 18 U.S.C. § 922(d)(4) and (g)(4).

• Establishes a petition process for individuals with firearm disabilities to petition for relief, requiring the court to hold a closed hearing and consider evidence about the person's mental health history, criminal record, reputation, and changed circumstances.

• Court shall grant relief if it finds by preponderance of evidence that the petitioner will not act dangerously and that granting relief is not contrary to public interest.

• Limits petitions to once every two years and prohibits petitions before discharge from mental institution commitment.

• Effective date: November 1, 2013.