Sales tax; providing sales tax holiday on the purchase of firearms. Effective date.
SB 1278 exempts firearm purchases from Oklahoma's sales tax during the month of July each year. It directly affects individuals buying guns, rifles, pistols, or shotguns in Oklahoma during that month. The bill defines "firearm" broadly to include common types of guns and creates a temporary sales tax holiday for these items. The exemption will take effect on November 1, 2026, after the bill's passage.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
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David Bullard
RRepublican
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