House Bill No. 1095, known as the "Municipal Carry Act," amends existing laws regarding the carrying of firearms in Oklahoma. The bill modifies Section 1277 of Title 21, which outlines unlawful carry in certain places, by allowing municipalities to authorize elected officials and designated employees to carry concealed handguns while performing their official duties. The bill specifies that firearms cannot be carried into courtrooms or other areas designated as firearm-prohibited locations within municipal buildings. Additionally, it removes the prohibition against carrying firearms into buildings owned or leased by state or federal authorities, allowing local governing bodies to set their own rules regarding concealed carry in such spaces.
The bill also includes various provisions regarding where firearms may be carried legally, such as in public parks and on property adjacent to prohibited areas, while maintaining restrictions in sensitive locations like schools and courthouses. It establishes penalties for violations and clarifies that the act does not require elected officials or designated employees to carry firearms as a condition of their employment. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.