Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 1741 — Firearms; clarifying scope of certain carry. Effective date.

Last action — Second Reading referred to Rules

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates the procedures and requirements for off-duty police officers carrying firearms, including allowing online applications for handgun licenses and clarifying details about the uniforms and identification needed while carrying.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1289.23

    the provisions of for in → the provisions of

    Clarifies the language regarding the carrying of weapons by officers.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1289.23

    officer’s badge, Commission Card commission card, and CLEET Certification Card → officer’s badge, Commission Card, and CLEET Certification Card

    Standardizes the way in which the required identification is listed.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1289.23

    After November 1, 2004, a → A

    Removes an outdated reference to the date for applicability.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1289.23

    and shall provide a copy of such list to the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. → and shall provide a copy of such list to the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training within five (5) days.

    Clarifies the timeline for providing the list of authorized officers.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1289.23

    to have a handgun license pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act → to carry a weapon pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act

    Broadens the language to include carrying any weapon under the Self-Defense Act, rather than just a handgun.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1289.23

    and certifying that he or she has no preclusions to having such handgun license. → and certifying that he or she has no disqualifications to having such handgun license.

    Updates terminology for consistency and clarity.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1289.23

    within the guidelines established by the employing agency.

    Removes reference to guidelines, potentially streamlining enforcement.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1289.23

    the employing agency shall maintain a current list of any officers authorized to carry an approved weapon while the officers are off duty, and shall provide a copy of such list to the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training.

    Removes requirements related to maintaining and sharing lists, which may ease administrative burdens.

Action History

  1. Second Reading referred to Rules

  2. Authored by Senator Jett

  3. First Reading

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1741?
SB 1741 is sponsored by Shane Jett (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1741?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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