Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1258: Firearms; authorizing certain transport of firearm on water vessel. Effective date.
Status: In committee, April 14, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1272, which relates to unlawful carry; authorizing certain transport of firearm on water vessel; defining term; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
From the engrossed text, April 18, 2026:
An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1272, which relates to unlawful carry; authorizing certain transport of firearm on water vessel; defining term; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1272, is amended to read as follows: Section 1272. UNLAWFUL CARRY A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry upon or about his or her person, or in a purse or other container belonging to the person, any pistol, revolver, shotgun, or rifle, whether loaded or unloaded, or any blackjack, loaded cane, hand chain, metal knuckles, or any other SB1258 HFLR Page BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. offe nsive weapon, whether such weapon be concealed or unconcealed, except this section shall not prohibit: 1. The proper use of guns and knives for self-defense, hunting, fishing, or educational or recreational purposes; 2. The carrying or use of weapons in a manner otherwise permitted by statute or authorized by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; 3. The carrying, possession, and use of any weapon by a peace officer or other person authorized by law to carry a weapon in the performance of official duties and in compliance with the rules of the employing agency; …
Sponsors
- George Burns (R, SD-005)
- Shane Jett (R)
- Kelly Hines (R, SD-047) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
- : Coauthored by Senator(s) Burns
- : Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal Judiciary
- : Referred to Criminal Judiciary
- : Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
- : First Reading
- : Engrossed to House
- : Referred for engrossment
- : Measure passed: Ayes: 41 Nays: 7
- : General Order, Considered
Votes
- Floor Vote (April 14, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (March 31, 2026): 5 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Third Reading (February 23, 2026): 41 yea, 7 nay, passed
- Senate Judiciary Committee (February 10, 2026): 7 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Firearms and Weapons
Common questions
- What is SB1258?
- SB1258 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Firearms; authorizing certain transport of firearm on water vessel. Effective date.
- What does SB1258 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1272, which relates to unlawful carry; authorizing certain transport of firearm on water vessel; defining term; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of SB1258?
- In committee as of April 14, 2026. Latest action: CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee (April 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1258?
- Kelly Hines (R, SD-047), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1258?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1258&Session=2600
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