Firearms; creating the Firearm Preservation Act. Effective date.

SB 635, the Firearm Preservation Act, requires Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to auction seized firearms (e.g., from court orders, forfeitures, or estates) instead of destroying them. It mandates auctions be open only to buyers passing state and federal background checks, with proceeds funding agency operations. The bill protects agencies from liability if auctioned firearms are later used in crimes and requires detailed recordkeeping for five years. It directly affects law enforcement agencies handling seized firearms and eligible buyers.