Revenue and taxation; creating the Oklahoma Gun Safety Incentive Act; income tax credit; Oklahoma Tax Commission; Oklahoma Department of Public Safety; initiative; effective date.
HB 1536 creates the "Oklahoma Gun Safety Incentive Act," providing an income tax credit for Oklahoma residents who purchase qualifying gun safety equipment. It allows a 25% tax credit (up to $200 annually) for gun safes, trigger locks, or smart gun technology meeting safety standards, with proof of purchase required. The credit is funded from the general fund, capped at $1 million yearly, and requires the Oklahoma Tax Commission to create an online application portal. The bill also mandates reports on credit usage and firearm safety impacts, and launches a public campaign ("Lock & Protect, Oklahoma!") to promote safe storage. It affects individual gun owners, not law enforcement or military purchases, and takes effect January 1, 2026.
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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Committee
1
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mickey Dollens
DDemocratic
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