HB1185

Firearms; prohibiting the destruction of historic military weapons; effective date.

Complete·5/12/26

Oklahoma HB1185 prohibits the destruction of historic military weapons and mandates their donation to veterans' organizations.

Oklahoma HB1185 amends existing law to prohibit the destruction of firearms deemed to have historic military value. Instead, agencies must donate these weapons to local units of veterans' organizations incorporated by the U.S. Congress. The bill also outlines procedures for the disposal of other seized property, including public sale, donation, or transfer to other governmental entities. Effective November 1, 2025, this legislation ensures that historically significant military weapons are preserved and utilized to honor veterans.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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History

May 12

House

Approved by Governor 05/11/2026

May 6

House

Enrolled, signed, to Senate

May 6

Senate

Enrolled measure signed, returned to House