Bill > SB886

This bill creates the Firearm Preservation Act, which establishes new rules for how law enforcement agencies must handle firearms acquired through court orders, estate settlements, or forfeitures. The law prohibits destroying these firearms and instead requires them to be auctioned exclusively to legally eligible buyers, with handgun purchases subject to criminal history background checks. Law enforcement agencies are mandated to maintain detailed records of firearm auctions for at least five years, including the purchaser's federal firearms license number and payment details. The bill provides legal protection for law enforcement agencies, ensuring they cannot be held liable for any harm caused by firearms sold at auction. Agencies found in violation of the act will face escalating financial penalties, with the first offense incurring a $500 fine and subsequent offenses resulting in $1,000 fines, with all collected fines deposited into the state's General Revenue Fund. The act defines key terms such as "firearm" (any weapon that expels a projectile by explosive action) and establishes clear guidelines for the lawful disposal of firearms obtained by government entities. The legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb886&Session=2600