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OK HB1259
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Hardin
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Amends four sections of Oklahoma law: 21 O.S. 2021 Sections 1272, 1277, 1280.1, and 1290.24
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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