HB 2937 — Firearms; allowing for the carry of firearms on vessels; effective date.
Last action — Second Reading referred to Judiciary
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on March 09, 2026.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
Odds of enactment
Moderate chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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Passed House
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
97 added · 80 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of House Bill 2937 made a small but significant adjustment by removing specific names from the list of authors associated with the bill. This could indicate a change in sponsorship or support for the legislation within the legislature. Although the core content of the bill regarding firearm carry remained unchanged, such alterations in authorship can affect the bill's perception and backing, potentially influencing its progress in the legislative process.
HOUSEENGROSSED OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) HOUSE BILL 2937NO. By:
Olsen2937 ofBy: the House and Hamilton of the Senate 8 AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to firearms;
Olsen and Adams of the House and Hamilton of the Senate 6 8 An Act relating to firearms;
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 HB2937offensive HFLRweapon, Pagewhether 1such BOLDweapon FACEbe denotesconcealed Committeeor Amendments.unconcealed, except this section shall not prohibit:
offensiveENGR. weapon, whether such weapon be concealed or unconcealed, except this section shall not prohibit:
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or HB29376. HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
6.The transporting by vehicle on a public roadway, by vessel on a public lake or waterway, or the carrying of a firearm, ENGR.
TheH. transporting by vehicle on a public roadway, by vessel on a public lake or waterway, or the carrying of a firearm, concealed or unconcealed, loaded or unloaded, by a person who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older or by a person who is eighteen (18) years of age but not yet twenty-one (21) years of age and the person is a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard or was discharged under honorable conditions from the United States Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard, and the person is otherwise not disqualified from the possession or purchase of a firearm under state or federal law and is not carrying the firearm in furtherance of a crime.
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2937 Page 2 concealed or unconcealed, loaded or unloaded, by a person who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older or by a person who is eighteen (18) years of age but not yet twenty-one (21) years of age and the person is a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard or was discharged under honorable conditions from the United States Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard, and the person is otherwise not disqualified from the possession or purchase of a firearm under state or federal law and is not carrying the firearm in furtherance of a crime.
stalking pursuant to the provisions of Section 1173 of this title, HB2937ENGR. HFLR Page 3 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
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COMMITTEEENGR. REPORT BY:
COMMITTEEH. ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY OVERSIGHT, dated 02/24/2026 - DO PASS, As Coauthored.
HB2937B. HFLR Page 4 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
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2937 Page 4 Passed the House of Representatives the 5th day of March, 2026.
3 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2026.
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Action History
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Second Reading referred to Judiciary
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First Reading
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Engrossed, signed, to Senate
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Referred for engrossment
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Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 80 Nays: 12
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Coauthored by Representative(s) Adams
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General Order
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Authored by Senator Hamilton (principal Senate author)
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CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
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Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal Judiciary
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Referred to Criminal Judiciary
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Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
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Authored by Representative Olsen
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First Reading
Sponsors
- Jim Olsen · Primary
- Warren Hamilton · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 11 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- Jim Olsen Republican
- Warren Hamilton Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 75 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Democrat | 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 80 | 12 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 12% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (100)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| Alonso-Sandoval | — | Nay |
| VACANCY: | — | Not Voting |
| Crosswhite Hader | — | Yea |
| Aletia Timmons | Democrat | Yea |
| Amanda Clinton | Democrat | Nay |
| Andy Fugate | Democrat | Nay |
| Annie Menz | Democrat | Yea |
| Cyndi Munson | Democrat | Nay |
| Ellen Pogemiller | Democrat | Nay |
| Ellyn Hefner | Democrat | Nay |
| Jacob Rosecrants | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jared Deck | Democrat | Not Voting |
| John Waldron | Democrat | Nay |
| Melissa Provenzano | Democrat | Nay |
| Meloyde Blancett | Democrat | Nay |
| Michelle McCane | Democrat | Nay |
| Mickey Dollens | Democrat | Yea |
| Suzanne Schreiber | Democrat | Nay |
| Trish Ranson | Democrat | Nay |
| Anthony Moore | Republican | Yea |
| Bob Ed Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Boles | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Carl Newton | Republican | Yea |
| Chad Caldwell | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Banning | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Kannady | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Sneed | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Clay Staires | Republican | Yea |
| Cody Maynard | Republican | Yea |
| Collin Duel | Republican | Yea |
| Cynthia Roe | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Pae | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Sterling | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Williams | Republican | Yea |
| David Hardin | Republican | Yea |
| David Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Dell Kerbs | Republican | Yea |
| Derrick Hildebrant | Republican | Yea |
| Dick Lowe | Republican | Yea |
| Dillon Travis | Republican | Yea |
| Eddy Dempsey | Republican | Yea |
| Emily Gise | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Roberts | Republican | Yea |
| Erick Harris | Republican | Yea |
| Gabe Woolley | Republican | Yea |
| Gerrid Kendrix | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Stewart | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Blair | Republican | Yea |
| Jay Steagall | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jim Grego | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Olsen | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Shaw | Republican | Yea |
| John George | Republican | Yea |
| John Kane | Republican | Yea |
| John Pfeiffer | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jonathan Wilk | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Cantrell | Republican | Yea |
| Josh West | Republican | Not Voting |
| Judd Strom | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Humphrey | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Luttrell | Republican | Yea |
| Kenton Patzkowsky | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Norwood | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin West | Republican | Yea |
| Marilyn Stark | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Chapman | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Lepak | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Tedford | Republican | Yea |
| Max Wolfley | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Dobrinski | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Kelley | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Lay | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Osburn | Republican | Yea |
| Molly Jenkins | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Hays | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Archer | Republican | Not Voting |
| Nicole Miller | Republican | Not Voting |
| Preston Stinson | Republican | Yea |
| Rande Worthen | Republican | Yea |
| Rick West | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Manger | Republican | Yea |
| Ronny Johns | Republican | Yea |
| Ross Ford | Republican | Yea |
| Rusty Cornwell | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Eaves | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Fetgatter | Republican | Yea |
| Stacy Jo Adams | Republican | Yea |
| Stan May | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Bashore | Republican | Yea |
| T.J. Marti | Republican | Yea |
| Tammy Townley | Republican | Yea |
| Tammy West | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Turner | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Gann | Republican | Yea |
| Toni Hasenbeck | Republican | Yea |
| Trey Caldwell | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rosecrants | Democrat | Yea |
| Suzanne Schreiber | Democrat | Yea |
| Collin Duel | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Sterling | Republican | Yea |
| David Hardin | Republican | Yea |
| Erick Harris | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Stewart | Republican | Yea |
| John Kane | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Humphrey | Republican | Yea |
| Rande Worthen | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Manger | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 83% | 17% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (6)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Clinton | Democrat | Nay |
| David Hardin | Republican | Yea |
| Erick Harris | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Olsen | Republican | Yea |
| Rande Worthen | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Manger | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2937?
- HB 2937 is sponsored by Jim Olsen (Republican) and Warren Hamilton (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2937?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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