Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB40: Firearms; modifying provisions related to transporting firearms in motor vehicles. Effective date.
Status: In committee, March 10, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1289.7a, which relates to transporting or storing firearms; removing liability provision; prohibiting the establishment or enforcement of certain policy; removing exception and applicability provision; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1290.22, which relates to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; clarifying certain prohibited conduct and exception; providing for the filing of a civil action; directing court to award damages and fees; providing an exception; clarifying liability provisions…
From the engrossed text, March 5, 2025:
An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1289.7a, which relates to transporting or storing firearms; removing liability provision; prohibiting the establishment or enforcement of certain policy; removing exception and applicability provision; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1290.22, which relates to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; clarifying certain prohibited conduct and exception; providing for the filing of a civil action; directing court to award damages and fees; providing an exception; clarifying liability provisions; allowing for the transport of firearms or legal weapons in motor vehicle; defining term; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1289.7a, is amended to read as follows: Section 1289.7a. A. No person, property owner, tenant, employer, or business entity shall maintain, establish, or enforce any policy or rule that has the effect of prohibiting any person, except a convicted felon, from transporting and storing firearms or ammunition in a locked motor vehicle, or from transporting and SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB40 SFLR Page (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) stor ing firearms or ammunition locked in or locked to a motor vehicle on any property set aside for any motor vehicle. B. No person, property owner, tenant, employer, or business entity shall be liable in any civil action for occurrences …