SB 1258 — Firearms; authorizing certain transport of firearm on water vessel. Effective date.
Last action — CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
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 Senate
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 4 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
117 added · 99 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of Bill SB 1258 clarifies the legal language surrounding the transport of firearms on water. The specific change allows for the transport of these firearms in certain conditions, which is significant for boaters and outdoor enthusiasts in Oklahoma who wish to carry their firearms legally while on water. This update addresses concerns about firearm regulations in aquatic settings and aims to provide clearer guidance for residents.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
Hines,Hines Jett, and BurnsJett of the Senate and Olsen of the House 96 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 SB1258offensive 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 SB12586. HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
6.The transporting by vehicle on a public roadway or by vessel on the waters of this state or the carrying of a firearm, concealed ENGR.
TheS. transporting by vehicle on a public roadway or by vessel on the waters of this state 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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NO.
1258 Page 2 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.
assault and battery that qualifies as domestic abuse as defined in Section 644 of this title, SB1258d. HFLR Page 3 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
d.stalking pursuant to the provisions of Section 1173 of this title, ENGR.
stalkingS. pursuant to the provisions of Section 1173 of this title, e.
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COMMITTEEENGR. REPORT BY:
COMMITTEES. ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY OVERSIGHT, dated 04/14/2026 - DO PASS.
SB1258B. HFLR Page 4 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
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1258 Page 4 Passed the Senate the 23rd day of February, 2026.
3 Presiding Officer of the Senate 5 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2026.
8 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
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Action History
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CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
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Coauthored by Senator(s) Burns
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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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First Reading
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Engrossed to House
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Referred for engrossment
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Measure passed: Ayes: 41 Nays: 7
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General Order, Considered
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Coauthored by Representative Olsen (principal House author)
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Placed on General Order
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Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
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Coauthored by Senator Jett
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Second Reading referred to Judiciary
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Authored by Senator Hines
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First Reading
Sponsors
- Kelly Hines · Primary
- Jim Olsen · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 8 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- Kelly Hines Republican
- Jim Olsen 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 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rosecrants | Democrat | Yea |
| Ronald Stewart | Democrat | Yea |
| Suzanne Schreiber | Democrat | Yea |
| Bob Ed Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Collin Duel | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Sterling | Republican | Yea |
| David Hardin | Republican | Yea |
| Erick Harris | Republican | Yea |
| John Kane | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Humphrey | Republican | Yea |
| Rande Worthen | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Manger | Republican | Yea |
| Ross Ford | 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 41 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 15% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (48)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Carri Hicks | Democrat | Nay |
| Jo Anna Dossett | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 |
| Bryan Logan | 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 13% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (8)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mary B. Boren | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Brooks | Democrat | Nay |
| Brent Howard | Republican | Yea |
| Darcy Jech | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Standridge | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Rosino | Republican | Yea |
| Shane Jett | Republican | Yea |
| Todd Gollihare | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1258?
- SB 1258 is sponsored by Kelly Hines (Republican) and Jim Olsen (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1258?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track SB 1258?
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