SB524

Firearms; authorizing concealed carry by certain persons at polling places. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB524 amends firearm laws to allow concealed carry by certain persons at polling places and on college, university, or technology center.

Oklahoma SB524 amends Oklahoma Statutes to allow concealed carry of firearms by certain persons at polling places and on college, university, or technology center school property. The bill specifies that individuals with valid handgun licenses can carry concealed firearms in these locations. It also outlines exceptions and conditions for carrying firearms, such as prohibiting the carrying of firearms in certain areas like courthouses, prisons, and private schools unless authorized by a policy. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Public Safety Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS

6 Yea

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2 Nay

DD

History

Feb 24, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 20, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Steagall (principal House author)

Feb 19, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Public Safety committee; CR filed