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OK HB1753

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Tom Newell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law on unlawful carrying of firearms to require government buildings prohibiting concealed/unconcealed handguns have security checkpoints attended by commissioned peace officers at each public entrance for weapons detection

  • Removes a provision that previously restricted licensed handgun holders from entering structures on government-designated parks, recreational areas, or fairgrounds with concealed or unconcealed weapons

  • Clarifies that the state and political subdivisions are immune from liability for actions by concealed or unconcealed handgun licensees under the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act

  • Updates immunity provisions to reference the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act instead of the general Workers' Compensation Code

  • Effective date of November 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; modifying scope of certain prohibited acts; 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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