The bill amends several sections of the Oklahoma Statutes related to firearms, specifically addressing the carrying of weapons under the influence of alcohol and the eligibility criteria for obtaining a handgun license under the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. Key changes include the prohibition of carrying firearms while under the influence of medical marijuana obtained through a valid patient license if it affects mental or physical processes. Additionally, the bill clarifies that being a lawful holder of a medical marijuana patient license cannot be the sole reason for denying an applicant's eligibility for a handgun license.
Further modifications include updates to the language regarding ineligibility conditions for handgun licenses, such as changing "Ineligible" to "Ineligibility" and refining the definitions of certain disqualifying factors. The bill also establishes that individuals with a medical marijuana license cannot be denied a handgun license solely based on that status. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025.