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OK HB2820

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Steagall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Preserves plaintiff standing to recover damages even if the offending policy is repealed after suit is filed; declared an emergency measure taking effect immediately upon passage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

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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