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OK HB1856

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Harold Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 129 of Oklahoma law to authorize United States district court judges to carry firearms on their person anywhere in the state for personal protection.

  • Requires judges (federal district, district court, municipal, and retired district court judges) to complete a handgun qualification course developed by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training before carrying firearms.

  • Authorizes the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training to issue identification cards to eligible judges and establish application procedures.

  • Requires judges to immediately return their identification card if they become ineligible to carry firearms.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Courts; authorizing federal judges to carry firearms under certain circumstances; effective date.

Public Safety

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Safety

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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