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OK SB1753

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jabar Shumate

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 21 O.S. 2011, Section 1280.1 to eliminate the exception that previously allowed handguns to be carried on school property by individuals with a valid handgun license under the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act

  • Maintains existing exceptions for firearms in vehicles used for hunting/fishing purposes and weapons used in approved training courses, hunter education programs, or recognized firearms sports events at schools

  • Retains exceptions for peace officers and other persons authorized by law to carry weapons in their official duties

  • Removes the provision that permitted concealed or unconcealed weapons on private school property if the private school's governing entity had adopted an authorizing policy

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Possession of firearms on school property; deleting certain provision allowing handguns to be carried on school property under certain circumstances. Effective date.

Public Safety

Last Action

coauthored by Matthews (principal House author)

2/5/2014

Committee Referrals

Education2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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