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OK SB925
OK SB925Firearms; providing for the defensive display of firearms under certain circumstances; exceptions; examples. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/31/2021
03/31/2021
Crossed Over
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022
05/27/2022
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2011, Sections 1279, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2013 and 1280 (21 O.S. Supp. 2020, Section 1279), which relate to pointing a firearm and related penalties; expanding scope of certain prohibited act; removing administrative penalty provision; updating language; amending 21 O.S. 2011, Section 1289.16, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 266, O.S.L. 2017 and 1289.25, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 218, O.S.L. 2018 (21 O.S. Supp. 2020, Sections 1289.16 and 1289.25), which relate to Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971; authorizing the pointing of firearms under certain circumstances; removing administrative penalty provision; removing certain presumption; providing for the defensive display of firearms under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; providing examples of certain action; and declaring an emergency. AUTHORS: Add the following House Coauthors: Manger and Roberts (Sean) AUTHOR: Add the following Senate Coauthor: Jett AMENDMENT NO. 1. Delete the title, enacting clause and entire bill and replace with: "An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2011, Sections 1289.16, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 266, O.S.L. 2017, 1289.17 and 1289.25, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 218, O.S.L. 2018 (21 O.S. Supp. 2020, Sections 1289.16 and 1289.25), which relate to Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971; modifying provisions related to authorized use of firearms; modifying penalties; providing for the defensive display of firearms under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; providing examples of certain action; defining term; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill amends Oklahoma's laws related to firearms. It expands the scope of when it is lawful to point a firearm at another person, including for self-defense, defense of property, and certain law enforcement or military activities. The bill also removes administrative penalties for violations and provides examples of what constitutes the "defensive display" of a firearm, which is not considered a criminal act. Additionally, the bill modifies the presumption of reasonable fear of harm when using defensive force, and removes the requirement for a person to have a handgun license to be justified in using defensive force. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Jay Steagall (R)*,
Mark Allen (R),
Micheal Bergstrom (R),
David Bullard (R),
Nathan Dahm (R),
Warren Hamilton (R),
David Hardin (R),
Shane Jett (R),
Robert Manger (R),
Kevin McDugle (R),
Jacob Merrick (R),
Sean Roberts (R),
Cowboy Stephens (R),
Kevin West (R),
Last Action
CCR read (on 05/17/2022)
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