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OK HB2820
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jay Steagall
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AI Summary
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Expands Oklahoma's firearm preemption law to include "firearm and ammunition components" in addition to existing coverage of firearms, ammunition, knives, and air-powered weapons
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Prohibits municipalities, agencies, and political subdivisions from adopting any orders, policies, or resolutions (in addition to existing prohibition on ordinances and regulations) concerning firearm-related matters
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Allows individuals whose preemption rights are violated to sue government employees personally if acting beyond the scope of employment, in addition to suing the government entity
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Requires violating entities to pay reasonable expenses (attorney fees, expert witness fees, court costs) if the aggrieved party provides 90-day written notice and prevails on settled law
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Preserves plaintiff standing to recover damages even if the offending policy is repealed after suit is filed; declared an emergency measure taking effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Firearms; expanding scope of state preemption provision to include firearm and ammunition components; emergency.
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Judiciary
2/4/2025