Firearms; creating the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 2026; effective date.
HB 3371 is a procedural bill that creates the name "Oklahoma Firearms Act of 2026" for future firearm-related legislation and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or new regulations regarding firearms. The bill only establishes a title and effective date for potential future legislation, without altering current laws or affecting any specific group. This is purely a naming and scheduling measure, not a policy bill. (Sections 1 and 2 of the bill text confirm this procedural nature.)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to replace a firearms regulation with a new commercial pet breeder licensing framework. This change shifts the bill's focus entirely from gun control to animal welfare, establishing stricter standards for breeders and shelters.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from regulating firearms to regulating commercial pet breeders and animal shelters.
SCOPE
Removed all provisions related to firearms, the 'Oklahoma Firearms Act of 2026', and gun-related effective dates.
REQUIREMENT
Added new requirements for the Department of Agriculture to deny or revoke licenses for breeders who fail to meet animal care standards, hide license numbers, or have specific criminal convictions.
Added a mandate for commercial pet breeders to prominently display their license and include the license number in all advertisements and sales contracts.
DEFINITION
Defined 'advertisement' to include a broad range of media, including radio, TV, print, and digital platforms like social media and websites.
TIMELINE
Updated the effective date to November 1, 2026, and changed the bill title and sponsor information to reflect the new pet breeding focus.
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Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Derrick Hildebrant
RRepublican
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