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OK HB1095

Bill

Status

Passed

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Hildebrant

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Municipal Carry Act" and amends 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277 regarding unlawful carry of firearms in certain places.

  • Authorizes municipal elected officials and designated municipal employees with valid handgun licenses to carry concealed handguns within municipal buildings during official duties, except in designated firearm-prohibited locations.

  • Expands firearm carry authorization for district judges, associate district judges, special district judges, and municipal judges with valid handgun licenses to carry in courthouses within their jurisdictions when acting in official capacity.

  • Allows concealed handgun carry (but not open carry) on municipal zoo and park property owned or operated by public trusts or nonprofit entities.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Firearms; creating the Municipal Carry Act; modifying scope of lawful carry for certain individuals; authorizing certain carry by judges, elected official and designated employees under certain circumstances; effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/21/2025

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety4/1/2025
Public Safety2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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