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OK HB2637

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Wallace

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows hunters in Oklahoma to use firearm suppressors (silencers) for hunting wildlife, provided the suppressor is registered in compliance with federal law requirements

  • Removes the previous exemption that limited suppressor use to property owners and their guests, making suppressors legal for all hunters statewide who meet federal registration requirements

  • Establishes enhanced penalties of $500-$1,000 fines and up to one year imprisonment for wildlife offenses committed using a suppressed firearm, with possible hunting license revocation for 1-5 years

  • Creates the "Hunting Freedom Act" as the official citation name for this legislation

  • Effective date: November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Game and fish; creating the Hunting Freedom Act; effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/25/2016

4/25/2016

Committee Referrals

Tourism and Wildlife3/21/2016
Wildlife2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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