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OK HB2819

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Steagall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277 to allow individuals to openly carry a handgun on municipal zoo or park property operated by a public trust or nonprofit entity with permission from that entity

  • Currently permits concealed handgun carry on such municipal zoo and park properties, but open carry requires explicit authorization from the managing public trust or nonprofit organization

  • Applies to parks of any size designated by a municipality and owned, leased, operated or managed by public trusts created under Section 176 of Title 60 or by nonprofit entities

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Firearms; authorizing the carry of firearms on certain designated property; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Judiciary

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

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

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