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OK SB463
OK SB463Firearm suppressors; creating the Sportsman Hearing Protection Act; providing requirements for manufacturing firearm suppressors in Oklahoma. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/14/2026
05/14/2026
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to firearm suppressors; creating the Sportsman Hearing Protection Act; providing short title; defining terms; providing requirements for manufacturing firearm suppressors in Oklahoma; providing certain exemption from federal laws and federal regulations; declaring firearm suppressors manufactured in Oklahoma exempt from federal regulation; requiring certain stamp on firearm suppressors manufactured and sold in Oklahoma; directing Attorney General to seek declaratory judgments under certain circumstances; stating applicability of statute; prohibiting certain entities from adopting or imposing rules, ordinances, policies, or restrictions; regulating firearm suppressors that contravene state law; prohibiting certain entities and employees from enforcing or attempting to enforce certain federal statutes, orders, rules, or regulations; prohibiting certain entities from receiving state grant funds under certain circumstances; authorizing citizens to file certain complaints with the Attorney General; stating procedures for filing complaint; authorizing the Attorney General to seek certain relief if complaint is determined to be valid; providing for the recovery of reasonable expenses and attorney fees; providing for appellate relief; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Sportsman Hearing Protection Act, which establishes state-level regulations for firearm suppressors (devices designed to muffle the sound of a firearm) manufactured entirely within Oklahoma. The bill defines a firearm suppressor as legally manufactured in Oklahoma if it is created from basic materials within the state, using only generic parts, and does not include components imported from other states. Importantly, the bill declares that such Oklahoma-manufactured suppressors are exempt from federal regulations and registration requirements. Manufacturers must stamp "Made in Oklahoma" on these suppressors. The legislation prohibits state and local government entities from enforcing federal laws that would more strictly regulate these suppressors, and it allows citizens to file complaints with the Attorney General if they believe such entities are attempting to enforce federal regulations. If the Attorney General finds a complaint valid, they can seek legal relief, including potential recovery of legal expenses. The bill also includes an emergency clause, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage, with the stated purpose of protecting the rights of Oklahoma residents to manufacture and use firearm suppressors with minimal federal interference.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Public Safety (on 02/04/2025)
Taxonomy
Government Operations
- ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
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