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OK HB2249
OK HB2249Firearms; directing the Department of Public Safety to provide free firearm locks to Oklahoma residents; codification; effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to firearms; directing the Department of Public Safety to provide free firearm locks to Oklahoma residents; directing the Department to collaborate with other agencies to create a public safety campaign; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1290.14, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 156, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 1290.14), which relates to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; clarifying course content requirement; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 363, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 1357), which relates to general sales tax exemptions; exempting firearm safes and firearm safety devices; defining terms; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety to provide free firearm locks to state residents, subject to available funding. The Department will be required to prominently display instructions on its website for requesting these free locks and will collaborate with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and other state agencies to create a public safety campaign focused on safe firearm storage. Additionally, the bill makes two amendments to existing state laws: first, it modifies the firearms safety training course requirements to include more explicit instruction on safe storage methods for firearms, and second, it creates sales tax exemptions for firearm safes and firearm safety devices. These modifications aim to enhance firearm safety by promoting secure storage practices and making safety equipment more accessible to Oklahoma residents. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2249&Session=2600 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2249&Session=2500 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB2249%20INT.PDF |
| BillText | https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB2249%20INT.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB2249%20INT.PDF |
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