Oklahoma Legislature’s 2026 regular session (2nd Session of the 60th Legislature, convened in early 2026—typically January/February—and ongoing as of mid-March 2026, with no full adjournment yet) has seen multiple bills addressing firearms, carry rights, liability protections, and Second Amendment-related issues.
Key Bills
– HB 2960: Provides civil liability protections for firearm industry members (manufacturers, dealers) against third-party misuse claims of their products. It passed the Oklahoma House on March 4, 2026 (per NRA-ILA reports) and is advancing (likely to the Senate). NRA-ILA has highlighted it as a key pro-Second Amendment measure.
– HB 2937: Amends unlawful carry statutes (21 O.S. §1272) to explicitly allow carry of firearms on water vessels (e.g., boats), defining terms and updating language for consistency with existing self-defense and transport rules. It passed committee and was eligible for House floor vote in late February 2026; related companion SB 1258 (similar vessel carry authorization) passed the Senate floor and moved to the House.
– HB 3301: Ensures that any weapon lawfully possessed under federal law (or excluded from the National Firearms Act) remains legal under state law, preventing state-level criminalization of federally compliant items (e.g., potential alignment on suppressors or other NFA items if federal rules change). It advanced through committee in February 2026 and was pending further action.
– HB 3094: Authorizes certain persons (likely permit holders or officials) to carry concealed handguns into the State Capitol building, with an effective date provision. Introduced and in process.
– HB 3036: Modifies restrictions on carrying firearms on public property, deleting some prohibitions while establishing limits in secured facilities (e.g., courthouses, detention centers), and clarifying permitted public areas. Filed by Rep. Jim Shaw in January 2026.
Notable Mentions
– SB 1665: Prohibits courts from abridging a person’s right to possess a firearm (broad protective language).
– HB 3108 / similar: Creates or references the “Oklahoma Firearms Act of 2026” for codification or comprehensive updates.
Bills on restoration of rights for nonviolent felons (e.g., HB 4125), judge/court carry expansions (e.g., HB 3062 extending to retired municipal judges), and minor clarifications (e.g., felon carry modifications in SB 381).
No major restrictive proposals (e.g., red flag laws, broad bans, or new age limits) appear prominent in available coverage.
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