Firearms; prohibiting law enforcement from taking certain action. Effective date.

SB 1702, the Firearm Preservation Act, requires Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to auction firearms they obtain through legal processes (such as court orders, estate settlements, or forfeiture) instead of destroying them. Auctions must be conducted exclusively to eligible buyers who pass required state and federal background checks, with proceeds funding agency operations like training or equipment. The law shields law enforcement from liability if a purchased firearm is later used to cause harm and mandates agencies to maintain detailed auction records for five years. Violations carry fines of $500 for the first offense and $1,000 for repeat offenses, with funds deposited into the state’s general revenue fund.