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OK HB1753
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Tom Newell
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Updates immunity provisions to reference the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act instead of the general Workers' Compensation Code
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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