Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 2 R cosponsors

SB 628 — Firearms; modifying provisions related to unlawful carry. Effective date.

Last action — CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

275 added · 285 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 628 adds provisions allowing local governments in Oklahoma to authorize the concealed carry of handguns in buildings they own or lease. Previously, carrying firearms in these locations was strictly prohibited without any exceptions. This change is significant because it gives municipalities more control over firearm policies in public spaces, potentially impacting safety and individual rights in local communities.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
Gillespie of the Senate and Hildebrant of the House 8 An Act relating to firearms;
Gillespie of the Senate and Hildebrant of the House 5 An Act relating to firearms;
It shall be unlawful for any person, including a person in possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the SB628 HFLR Page 1 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
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:
provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, to carry any concealed or unconcealed firearm into any of the following places:
Any structure, building, or office space which is owned or leased by a city, town, county, or state or federal governmental authority for the purpose of conducting business with the public.
Any structure, building, or office space which is owned or leased by a city, town, county, or state or federal governmental ENGR.
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628 Page 1 authority for the purpose of conducting business with the public.
Any property set aside by a county, city, town, public trust with a county, city, or town as a beneficiary, or state governmental SB628 HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Any property set aside by a county, city, town, public trust with a county, city, or town as a beneficiary, or state governmental authority for an event that is secured with minimum-security minimum security provisions.
authority for an event that is secured with minimum-security minimum security provisions.
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provided, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize any entry by a person in possession of a concealed or unconcealed firearm into any structure, building, office space, or event which is specifically prohibited by the provisions of subsection A of this section;
provided, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize any entry by a ENGR.
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628 Page 3 person in possession of a concealed or unconcealed firearm into any structure, building, office space, or event which is specifically prohibited by the provisions of subsection A of this section;
Nothing contained in any provision of this subsection or subsection C of this section shall be construed to authorize or allow any person in control of any place described in subsection A of this section to establish any policy or rule that has the effect SB628 HFLR Page 4 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Nothing contained in any provision of this subsection or subsection C of this section shall be construed to authorize or allow any person in control of any place described in subsection A of this section to establish any policy or rule that has the effect of prohibiting any person in lawful possession of a handgun license or otherwise in lawful possession of a firearm from carrying or possessing the firearm on the property described in this subsection.
of prohibiting any person in lawful possession of a handgun license or otherwise in lawful possession of a firearm from carrying or possessing the firearm on the property described in this subsection.
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or 2.
or ENGR.
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SB628 HFLR Page 6 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
No person in possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or who is carrying or in possession of a firearm as otherwise permitted by law or who is carrying or in possession of a machete, blackjack, loaded cane, hand chain, or metal knuckles shall be authorized to carry the firearm, machete, blackjack, loaded cane, hand chain, or metal knuckles into or upon any college, university, or technology center school property, except as provided in this subsection.
No person in possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or who is carrying or in possession of a firearm as otherwise permitted by ENGR.
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628 Page 6 law or who is carrying or in possession of a machete, blackjack, loaded cane, hand chain, or metal knuckles shall be authorized to carry the firearm, machete, blackjack, loaded cane, hand chain, or metal knuckles into or upon any college, university, or technology center school property, except as provided in this subsection.
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and SB628 HFLR Page 7 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
and 3.
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Any property authorized by the written consent of the college or university president or technology center school administrator, provided the written consent is carried with the firearm, machete, blackjack, loaded cane, hand chain, or metal ENGR.
Any property authorized by the written consent of the college or university president or technology center school administrator, provided the written consent is carried with the firearm, machete, blackjack, loaded cane, hand chain, or metal knuckles and the valid handgun license while on college, university, or technology center school property.
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628 Page 7 knuckles and the valid handgun license while on college, university, or technology center school property.
Nothing contained in any provision of this SB628 HFLR Page 8 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Nothing contained in any provision of this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of any college, university, or technology center school in this state from taking administrative action against any student for any violation of any provision of this subsection.
subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of any college, university, or technology center school in this state from taking administrative action against any student for any violation of any provision of this subsection.
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Nothing in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall prohibit the sheriff from requiring additional instruction or training before granting authorization to carry a concealed handgun within the courthouse.
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628 Page 9 Nothing in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall prohibit the sheriff from requiring additional instruction or training before granting authorization to carry a concealed handgun within the courthouse.
A municipality may authorize certain employees or public officials of the municipality, municipal public trust, or municipal authority who possess a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and who have successfully completed any additional training or other SB628 HFLR Page 10 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
A municipality may authorize certain employees or public officials of the municipality, municipal public trust, or municipal authority who possess a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and who have successfully completed any additional training or other requirements, as established by ordinance or resolution, to carry a concealed handgun when acting in the course and scope of employment.
requirements, as established by ordinance or resolution, to carry a concealed handgun when acting in the course and scope of employment.
any building or office space on municipally owned or leased property designated as a firearm-prohibited location by the municipality, municipal trust, or municipal authority, and b.
any building or office space on municipally owned or leased property designated as a firearm-prohibited ENGR.
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628 Page 10 location by the municipality, municipal trust, or municipal authority, and b.
For the purposes of this section, “motor vehicle” means any automobile, truck, minivan, sports sport utility vehicle, or motorcycle, as defined in Section 1-135 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma SB628 HFLR Page 11 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
For the purposes of this section, “motor vehicle” means any automobile, truck, minivan, sports sport utility vehicle, or motorcycle, as defined in Section 1-135 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, equipped with a locked accessory container within or affixed to the motorcycle.
Statutes, equipped with a locked accessory container within or affixed to the motorcycle.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
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OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY, dated - 04/22/2025 – DO PASS.
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628 Page 11 Passed the Senate the 27th day of March, 2025.
3 Presiding Officer of the Senate 5 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
8 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

  2. Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Safety

  3. Referred to Public Safety

  4. Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

  5. First Reading

  6. Engrossed to House

  7. Referred for engrossment

  8. Measure passed: Ayes: 37 Nays: 8

  9. General Order, Considered

  10. Placed on General Order

  11. Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Public Safety committee; CR filed

  12. Coauthored by Representative Hildebrant (principal House author)

  13. Second Reading referred to Public Safety

  14. Authored by Senator Gillespie

  15. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 10 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Judiciary And Public Safety Oversight Committee: Do Pass

Passed 8 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8100
Democrat 0100
Total 8200
% of votes cast 80%20%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Nay
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Nay
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 37 Yea · 8 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 37002
Democrat 0800
Total 37802
% of votes cast 79%17%0%4%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Nay
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Nay
Julia Kirt Democrat Nay
Mark Mann Democrat Nay
Mary B. Boren Democrat Nay
Michael Brooks Democrat Nay
Nikki Nice Democrat Nay
Regina Goodwin Democrat Nay
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Not Voting
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Not Voting
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 628?
SB 628 is sponsored by Christi Gillespie (Republican) and Derrick Hildebrant (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 628?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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