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OK HB1059

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dustin Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's unlawful carry statute (21 O.S. Section 1272) to add a new exception for licensed emergency medical technicians providing ambulance transport services

  • EMTs must possess a valid handgun license under the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to qualify for the exception

  • Firearm must be stored in a secure compartment in the front passenger cab of the ambulance, not carried on the EMT's person

  • Limits EMTs to possessing, carrying, or storing only one firearm at a time in the ambulance

  • Effective date: November 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; proving an exception for licensed emergency medical technicians; effective date.

Health Care

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Safety

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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