Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB2960: Torts; expanding scope of liability exemption to include component parts; effective date.
Status: In committee, April 23, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to torts; amending 76 O.S. 2021, Section 52.1, which relates to liability of firearm manufacturers; expanding scope of liability exemption to include component parts; and providing an effective date.
From the engrossed text, April 22, 2026:
An Act relating to torts; amending 76 O.S. 2021, Section 52.1, which relates to liability of firearm manufacturers; expanding scope of liability exemption to include component parts; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 76 O.S. 2021, Section 52.1, is amended to read as follows: Section 52.1. No firearm manufacturer, distributor, or seller who lawfully manufactures, distributes, or sells a firearm or component parts for a firearm is liable to any person or entity, or to the estate, successors, or survivors of either, for any injury suffered, including wrongful death and property damage, because of use of such firearm by another or because aftermarket modifications using component parts were made by another to such firearm. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026. COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY April 21, 2026 - DO PASS SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB2960 SFLR Page (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
Sponsors
- Jim Olsen (R, HD-002)
- David Hardin (R, HD-086) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Placed on General Order
- : Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
- : Second Reading referred to Judiciary
- : First Reading
- : Engrossed, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for engrossment
- : Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 83 Nays: 10
- : General Order
- : CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
- : Authored by Senator Bullard (principal Senate author)
Votes
- Senate Judiciary Committee (April 21, 2026): 6 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 5, 2026): 83 yea, 10 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 24, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 12, 2026): 7 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Civil Judiciary Committee (February 12, 2026): 7 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Firearms and Weapons, Torts, Civil Procedure
Common questions
- What is HB2960?
- HB2960 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Torts; expanding scope of liability exemption to include component parts; effective date.
- What does HB2960 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to torts; amending 76 O.S. 2021, Section 52.1, which relates to liability of firearm manufacturers; expanding scope of liability exemption to include component parts; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of HB2960?
- In committee as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Placed on General Order (April 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2960?
- David Hardin (R, HD-086), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB2960?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB2960&Session=2600
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