Firearms; modifying provisions related to storage of a firearm on certain property. Effective date.
SB 84 modifies Oklahoma's school firearm rules to expand exceptions for lawful firearm storage. It allows private schools to adopt policies permitting staff or students with valid Oklahoma Self-Defense Act licenses to carry firearms on campus, provided the school has a written policy and the firearm is stored locked and hidden when vehicles are unattended. The bill also adds new exceptions for firearms used in approved hunting training, ROTC activities (when unloaded), and school personnel with specific security licenses. These changes apply to both public and private schools, with violations punishable by a $250 fine. The bill 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 24, 2025
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MINOR
The bill was amended during Senate floor consideration to reorganize the text and clarify the structure of the firearm possession statute. The substantive policy content regarding who may carry firearms on school property remains largely the same, though some wording was refined for clarity and consistency.
Scope change
No substantive change to the scope of the bill; the amendments primarily reorganized the text and clarified statutory language.
TECHNICAL
The bill text was restructured and renumbered during floor consideration, with some sections reordered and formatting adjusted for clarity.
A committee report was added indicating the bill passed as amended on February 19, 2025.
REQUIREMENT
Minor wording changes were made to clarify exceptions for firearms in vehicles and on school property, particularly around storage requirements and policy adoption language.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 19, 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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