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OK HB1095

Bill

Status

Passed

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Hildebrant

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Municipal Carry Act" allowing municipal elected officials and governing body-approved municipal employees with valid Oklahoma Self-Defense Act handgun licenses to carry concealed handguns in municipal buildings within their jurisdiction while performing official duties

  • Authorizes municipal judges with valid handgun licenses to carry concealed handguns in municipal courthouses within their jurisdiction while acting in the course and scope of employment

  • Expands authority for city and town governing bodies to authorize concealed carry of handguns in city/town-owned or leased buildings, except courthouses and detention facilities

  • Prohibits firearms for these authorized municipal carriers in designated firearm-prohibited locations including police departments, courthouses, courtrooms, jails, detention facilities, and any buildings specifically designated as firearm-prohibited by the municipality

  • 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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