Bill > HB1139

This bill amends Oklahoma law to modify regulations about firearms and weapons on school property, expanding the circumstances under which firearms can be transported and stored. The bill updates existing law to allow firearms and weapons in several specific scenarios, including: during approved hunting or firearms training courses, by licensed individuals on private school property (if the school's governing entity adopts a policy permitting it), by members of veterans groups, National Guard, military, or ROTC during approved ceremonies or programs, and by school personnel with specific security certifications. The bill clarifies that firearms can be carried in privately owned motor vehicles on school property, provided they are stored out of view and locked when the vehicle is unattended. The legislation also updates language around these provisions, including renumbering existing exceptions and making technical corrections. Importantly, the bill maintains penalties for unauthorized firearm possession on school property, which remains a misdemeanor with a potential fine of up to $250. The law is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, giving schools and school districts time to adjust to the new regulations.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1139&Session=2600