Bill > SB500

This bill introduces new regulations for governmental contracts in Oklahoma, focusing on protecting firearm-related businesses from discrimination. The legislation requires companies with at least 10 full-time employees and seeking contracts valued at $100,000 or more to provide written verification that they do not and will not discriminate against firearm entities or firearm trade associations. Discrimination is specifically defined as refusing to do business with, terminating existing business relationships with, or refraining from continuing business relationships with firearm-related companies solely because of their status. The bill provides exceptions for sole-source providers and situations where no compliant bid is received. Key definitions are established for terms like "firearm entity" (which includes manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and gun ranges), "firearm trade association" (non-profit organizations representing firearm businesses), and "governmental entity" (state government branches, agencies, and political subdivisions). The Purchasing Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services will be responsible for reviewing state contracts to ensure compliance. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, and aims to prevent what it considers discriminatory practices against businesses in the firearms industry.

Government Affairs, Justice

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb500&Session=2500