Bill > HB3036

This bill amends existing Oklahoma law regarding the unlawful carry of firearms, specifically handguns, in certain locations. It removes restrictions on carrying handguns on property used for parking vehicles by governmental authorities, entities engaged in gambling, property adjacent to buildings where weapons are prohibited, public parks and recreational areas, school parking lots (provided the firearm is locked and hidden in a vehicle), and public property temporarily set aside for events without specific security measures. The bill also clarifies that individuals can carry handguns, either openly or concealed, on municipal zoos or parks owned or operated by public trusts or nonprofit entities. Additionally, it modifies the prohibition on carrying firearms into certain school facilities, allowing for concealed carry of handguns in school parking lots under specific conditions and permitting school personnel with certain licenses or certifications to carry handguns on school property if a policy is adopted by the school board. The bill also makes changes to the exceptions for carrying firearms in courthouses for certain elected officials and county employees, and it clarifies that certain municipal employees with a handgun license can carry concealed handguns in municipal buildings, with specific exceptions for firearm-prohibited locations like police departments and jails. Finally, the bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3036&Session=2600