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OK SB1347

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Don Barrington

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the handgun carry prohibition at sports venues from only "professional sporting events" to any "sporting event" at an arena or venue

  • Removes the requirement that government buildings be "for the purpose of conducting business with the public" to be gun-free zones, meaning all government-owned or leased structures are now prohibited carry locations

  • Prohibits property owners from banning concealed or unconcealed firearms on government-designated parks, recreational areas, and fairgrounds, except during authorized events lasting no more than 21 consecutive days

  • Changes the penalty for carrying a firearm on posted private property from a discretionary citation to a mandatory misdemeanor conviction with fine up to $250 if the person refuses to leave after police are summoned

  • Effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Firearms; expanding scope of unlawful carry; modifying inclusions; prohibiting certain restrictions. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Safety

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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