Bill No. 1185, introduced by Representatives West and Bergstrom, amends existing laws concerning the handling of unclaimed property and the disposition of seized firearms, particularly those with historic military significance. The bill explicitly prohibits the destruction of historic military weapons, mandating their donation to local veterans' organizations. This prohibition is reflected in the amendments to 22 O.S. 2021, Section 1325, which details the procedures for disposing of personal property held by sheriff's offices or campus police agencies. Additionally, the bill amends 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-508, ensuring that any property deemed unsuitable for public sale, including historic military firearms, is not destroyed but donated to appropriate organizations.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the management and disposition of property seized in drug enforcement activities, specifying that proceeds from the sale of such property will be allocated to various revolving funds, including the Bureau of Narcotics Revolving Fund and the Department of Public Safety Restricted Revolving Fund. It also allows for the donation of uncontaminated laboratory equipment to educational institutions and the transfer of vehicles or firearms to law enforcement agencies under specific conditions. The bill establishes a framework for the transfer or donation of seized property to other state agencies or school districts, requiring written agreements for these transactions. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025.