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OK HB1911

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Jordan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes switchblade knives and knives with automatically opening blades from Oklahoma's list of prohibited weapons under 21 O.S. Section 1272
  • Maintains prohibition on carrying other weapons including pistols, revolvers, shotguns, rifles, daggers, bowie knives, dirk knives, sword canes, blackjacks, and metal knuckles
  • Preserves existing exceptions allowing proper use of guns and knives for hunting, fishing, educational or recreational purposes
  • Preserves exceptions for peace officers, judges with valid handgun licenses, and living history reenactors to carry weapons
  • Effective date: November 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; deleting certain knives from list of prohibited weapons; effective date.

Public Safety

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/28/2015

4/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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