The bill amends 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1289.24e, which pertains to the Second Amendment Sanctuary State Act. It establishes that the state legislature preempts any legislation by state agencies or political subdivisions that infringes on citizens' rights to keep and bear arms, as guaranteed by the Second Amendment. The bill clarifies that any federal, state, or local actions that involve the buy-back, confiscation, or surrender of firearms from law-abiding citizens are considered infringements. It also mandates that courts and law enforcement protect these rights and outlines specific regulations that fall under this preemption, including those from the National Firearms Act of 1934 and the Gun Control Act of 1968.
Additionally, the bill empowers county sheriffs to enforce these provisions, including the authority to arrest federal employees or agents who violate the law. It introduces penalties for violations, classifying them as felonies punishable by up to one year and one day in jail or fines up to $30,000. The bill also provides definitions for key terms such as "arms," "infringement," and "law-abiding citizen." The effective date for this act is set for November 1, 2025.