Bill > SB2094

This bill, known as the Firearm Preservation Act, prohibits law enforcement agencies from destroying or rendering inoperable firearms they acquire through methods like court orders, estate settlements, or forfeitures. Instead, these agencies must auction such firearms exclusively to individuals legally permitted to own them, requiring a criminal history record check for handgun purchasers. The proceeds from these auctions can be used by the law enforcement agency for operational expenses or training, and the transfer of firearms must comply with all state and federal regulations. Importantly, law enforcement agencies and their personnel are protected from civil or criminal liability for any harm caused by the subsequent use of a firearm sold through this auction process. The act also mandates that agencies maintain records of these auctions for at least five years, subject to inspection by the Attorney General, and imposes fines for violations, with collected fines going to the General Revenue Fund. This legislation will take effect on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb2094&Session=2600