Firearms; providing for the display of state photo identification or valid driver license upon demand of law enforcement; effective date.
HB 2823 requires individuals carrying firearms in Oklahoma to display a valid driver's license, state photo ID, handgun license, or military ID upon a law enforcement officer's demand during a traffic stop or arrest. The bill amends existing law to mandate this ID presentation while clarifying that officers cannot demand ID solely for carrying a firearm without reasonable suspicion of other criminal activity. Failure to show required ID may result in a $100 citation, though individuals have 10 days after arrest to prove they possessed valid ID to dismiss the citation. The law applies directly to firearm carriers during police interactions and takes effect November 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
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Referred to Criminal Judiciary
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jay Steagall
RRepublican
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