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OK HB1259

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Hardin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes persons 21 years or older to carry concealed handguns at polling places during state, county, or municipal elections; persons 18-20 may carry if they are current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard with honorable discharge

  • Creates an exception to the prohibition on firearms at polling places located on public school property, allowing concealed handgun carry during elections by eligible persons

  • Grants immunity to the state, political subdivisions, and their officers, agents, and employees from liability arising from any action or misconduct with a handgun committed by persons authorized to carry at polling places

  • Amends four sections of Oklahoma law: 21 O.S. 2021 Sections 1272, 1277, 1280.1, and 1290.24

  • Effective date of November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Firearms; authorizing the carry of concealed handguns at polling places; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Judiciary

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Judiciary2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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