Oklahoma SB1527: Firearms; modifying provisions related to unlawful carry. Effective date.

What the bill says

An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 251, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1277), which relates to unlawful carry; authorizing certain carry in certain places; conforming language; repealing 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 70, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1277), which relates to unlawful carry; and providing an effective date.

From the introduced text, January 12, 2026:

An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 251, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1277), which relates to unlawful carry; authorizing certain carry in certain places; conforming language; repealing 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 70, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1277), which relates to unlawful carry; and providing an effective date. SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 251, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1277), is amended to read as follows: Section 1277. UNLAWFUL CARRY IN CERTAIN PLACES A. It shall be unlawful for any person, including a person in possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, to carry any concealed or unconcealed firearm into any of the following places: Req. No. 3012 Page 1 1. Any building or office space which is owned or leased by a city, town, county, or state governmental authority for the purpose of conducting business with the public. However, the governing body of a city or town may authorize the concealed carry of handguns into any building or office space that is owned or leased by a city or town, except those places listed in paragraph 2 …

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Sponsors

• Spencer Kern (R, SD-031) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 3, 2026: Second Reading referred to Rules
2. February 2, 2026: Authored by Senator Kern
3. February 2, 2026: First Reading

Common questions

What is SB1527?

SB1527 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Firearms; modifying provisions related to unlawful carry. Effective date.

What does SB1527 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 251, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1277), which relates to unlawful carry; authorizing certain carry in certain places; conforming language; repealing 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 70, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1277), which relates to unlawful carry; and providing an effective date.

What is the status of SB1527?

In committee as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Second Reading referred to Rules (February 3, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1527?

Spencer Kern (R, SD-031).

Where is the official record for SB1527?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1527&Session=2600