Firearms; creating the Firearm Preservation Act. Effective date.

SB 635, the Firearm Preservation Act, requires Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to auction seized firearms (from court orders, estates, or forfeitures) instead of destroying them, and mandates that these auctions occur only to individuals legally eligible to purchase firearms who pass required background checks. Proceeds from the auctions must fund agency operations, training, or other state-approved expenses, while agencies must maintain detailed records of each sale for five years. The bill also shields agencies from liability if auctioned firearms are later used in crimes and imposes fines of $500 for first violations (increasing to $1,000 for repeat offenses), with collected fines deposited into the state general fund. It directly affects law enforcement agencies and future firearm purchasers, ensuring seized weapons are handled through transparent, legally compliant sales.