SB635

Firearms; creating the Firearm Preservation Act. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB635 establishes the Firearm Preservation Act, prohibiting the destruction of firearms acquired by the state or its subdivisions and.

Oklahoma SB635, known as the Firearm Preservation Act, mandates that firearms acquired by the state or any political subdivision cannot be destroyed or rendered permanently inoperable. These firearms must be retained until lawfully disposed of through auction, exclusively to individuals eligible under state and federal law. Proceeds from these auctions are allocated to the law enforcement agency for operational expenses, training, or other lawful purposes. The act also requires law enforcement agencies to maintain records of auctioned firearms and mandates fines for non-compliance.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Public Safety Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Public Safety

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Deevers