Firearms; authorizing the carry of concealed handguns at polling places; effective date.

HB 1259 allows eligible voters to carry concealed handguns at Oklahoma polling places during elections. It specifically permits this for individuals aged 21+ or 18-20 who are current or veteran U.S. military members (with honorable discharge), provided they are not disqualified from firearm possession under state or federal law. The bill amends Oklahoma’s firearm laws by adding this exception to existing rules prohibiting weapons in polling places. It does not change general firearm laws or apply to all voters, only to the specified military/veteran group meeting age requirements. The bill takes effect upon passage.