Maddy summaryHB 2820 expands Oklahoma's state preemption law to include firearm and ammunition components (such as magazines or parts), meaning local governments cannot regulate these items. It prohibits cities or counties from enacting rules about the sale, possession, or use of firearm components, overriding any existing or future local ordinances on these topics. Limited exceptions remain for local rules about discharging firearms, improper firearm transport citations (with penalty limits), and air-powered weapons. The bill directly affects residents who own or use firearm components and local governments trying to implement related restrictions. It does not change existing state laws on firearms, ammunition, or the limited local rules permitted under the bill.
Rep. Jay Steagall
Total votes
4,379
all sessions
Attendance
84%
679 missed
Lower than 79% of chamber peers
With party
87%
of cast votes
Lower than 94% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
7%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 92% of chamber peers
Sponsored
292
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
3
assignments
292 bills and resolutions
Sponsored bills
Total
292
Primary
292
Co-sponsor
0
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Firearms; expanding scope of state preemption provision to include firearm and ammunition components; emergency.
In committee Feb 4, 2025
0 co-sponsors
Firearms; pointing of weapon; exception; use of physical or deadly force; defensive display of firearms; prohibiting denial of purchase by certain persons; age. Emergency.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Oklahoma law to clarify that a person cannot be denied the purchase of a handgun based on a specific exception related to pointing a weapon. The change explicitly states that no individual aged 21 or older shall be refused a handgun purchase under these circumstances. By inserting this language, the legislation modifies the existing rules regarding firearm sales and defensive displays to ensure age is the primary factor for eligibility.
Passed May 14, 2024
0 co-sponsors
Passed May 1, 2024
0 co-sponsors
Passed Apr 29, 2024
0 co-sponsors
Signed into law Apr 29, 2024
0 co-sponsors
Passed Apr 11, 2024
0 co-sponsors
Passed Mar 27, 2024
0 co-sponsors
Passed Mar 27, 2024
0 co-sponsors
Passed Mar 19, 2024
0 co-sponsors
In committee Mar 11, 2024
0 co-sponsors
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