Firearms; modifying provisions related to transporting firearms in motor vehicles. Effective date.
SB 40 modifies Oklahoma law to prohibit businesses, property owners, and employers from banning the transport of firearms or ammunition in a locked motor vehicle (except for convicted felons). It removes liability for entities that allow this practice and prevents lawsuits against them unless they commit a criminal act involving the firearms. The bill allows individuals to sue for damages, attorney fees, and injunctions if a business violates these provisions. It does not affect existing rules prohibiting firearms on property where signs are posted or in specific public venues like stadiums during events.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Mar 10, 2026
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The bill was amended to add co-sponsors from the House and Senate, update formatting, and clarify certain language in the liability and enforcement sections. The core policy provisions regarding firearm transport and storage rights remain substantively unchanged.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; changes are primarily formatting and minor text clarifications.
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Added co-sponsors from both the House and Senate to the bill header
Updated page headers and formatting to reflect Senate Floor Version
Minor text adjustments in liability and enforcement sections for clarity and consistency
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Total actions
10
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Committee
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Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass as amended Public Safety committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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