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OK HB2869

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mike Christian

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands restrictions on carrying concealed or unconcealed handguns in government buildings by removing the limitation that only buildings "for the purpose of conducting business with the public" are restricted

  • Changes sporting venue restrictions from only "professional sporting events" to all "sporting events" at any arena or venue

  • Clarifies that carrying a firearm on posted private property by a licensed handgun holder is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $250 fine upon conviction, rather than just a citation

  • Provides immunity from liability for property owners, employers, places of worship, and business entities who allow or prohibit firearms on their property, except in cases of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or Workers' Compensation claims

  • Effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Firearms; modifying restricted places for the unlawful carry of firearms; effective date.

Last Action

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Public Safety Committee

2/29/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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