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OK HB1139

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Denise Hader

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the prior exception allowing hunting guns or knives in privately owned vehicles on school property solely for student drop-off/pick-up purposes

  • Permits firearms to be carried in privately owned motor vehicles onto school parking areas under the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, provided the firearm is stored hidden and locked when the vehicle is left unattended

  • Allows firearms and knives for approved school activities including hunter education courses, shooting competitions, team shooting programs, and living history reenactments with principal approval

  • Grants private schools immunity from liability (except for gross negligence or willful misconduct) when they adopt policies allowing licensed individuals to carry firearms on their property

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Firearms; authorizing the transport and storage of firearms and weapons on school property under certain circumstances; effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety4/2/2025
Education4/1/2025
Criminal Judiciary2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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