Bill > HB2824

This bill amends two sections of Oklahoma law related to firearms, primarily focusing on protecting employees' and individuals' rights to transport and store firearms in motor vehicles. The bill removes liability provisions for property owners, employers, and business entities that allow firearms to be transported or stored in vehicles, and explicitly prohibits these entities from creating policies that prevent individuals (except convicted felons) from keeping firearms in locked vehicles on their property. The legislation allows individuals to file civil actions against organizations that try to restrict firearm transportation, with courts potentially awarding damages, enjoining further violations, and covering legal costs for plaintiffs. The bill also clarifies that employees can transport firearms in their personal vehicles or vehicles rented/leased for business purposes, and specifies that such transportation cannot be prohibited by employer policies. Additionally, the bill updates language around firearms on private property, maintaining property owners' rights to prohibit firearms in buildings while protecting individuals' rights to keep firearms in vehicles. The changes aim to strengthen Second Amendment protections in workplace and private property settings, with the provisions set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2824&Session=2600