SB 513 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Oklahoma Riot Control and Prevention Act; prohibiting certain entities from taking certain actions and authorizing certain activity during state of emergency. Effective date.

SB 513 amends Oklahoma's riot control law to grant the Governor emergency authority during declared states of emergency. The Governor may prohibit public assembly, certain weapons (like Molotov cocktails), hazardous materials, alcohol sales, or other activities deemed necessary to protect public safety, but **cannot** ban legal firearm possession or religious activities in places of worship. The bill also establishes legal remedies for individuals whose rights under these exceptions are violated, including the right to seek return of seized firearms. It takes effect November 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed
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Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
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