Militia; creating the Oklahoma State Guard and Militia Revitalization Act of 2025. Effective date.

SB 852 reorganizes Oklahoma's militia structure by creating defined categories: the National Guard, Oklahoma State Guard, and Unorganized Militia. It requires each county to establish an Oklahoma State Guard unit with a coordinator, mandates that members may use privately owned firearms meeting military-standard specifications (e.g., magazine capacity, ergonomic features) during service, and specifies compensation for state-mandated training or activation. The bill directly affects Oklahoma State Guard members, county coordinators, and Unorganized Militia participants by altering service requirements, firearm policies, and compensation rules. Key provisions include removing age exemptions for militia service (except for specific exemptions), authorizing the Adjutant General to set firearm standards for emergencies, and requiring county units to be ready for immediate deployment.