Firearms; modifying scope of certain unlawful act. Effective date.
SB 123 amends Oklahoma's Self-Defense Act to clarify that carrying a handgun (concealed or unconcealed) under the Act with certain ammunition is prohibited. Specifically, it bans ammunition classified as a "restricted bullet" under state law, larger than .45 caliber, or otherwise prohibited by law. The bill removes the previous $500 administrative fine for violations, leaving only criminal penalties under Section 1272 of Oklahoma law. It directly affects individuals exercising their right to carry under the Self-Defense Act who use restricted ammunition. The bill 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 Mar 6, 2025
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The bill was amended to include a co-sponsor from the House (Hardin) and updated formatting for the Senate floor version. The substantive policy content regarding prohibited ammunition, administrative fines, and effective dates remains unchanged from the original version.
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Added co-sponsor 'Hardin of the House' to the bill sponsorship
Updated header to indicate 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' dated March 4, 2025
Added committee report notation indicating the bill is recommended to pass by the Committee on Public Safety
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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David Hardin
RRepublican
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