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HB 1623OKLAHOMASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Oklahoma HB 1623 authorizes licensed handgun holders to transport loaded rifles in vehicles

Original title: Firearms; authorizing the transport of loaded rifles in vehicles under certain circumstances; effective date.

Last action · February 4, 2025: Second Reading referred to Rules

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What This Bill Proposed

Oklahoma House Bill 1623 amends state law to authorize individuals who hold a valid handgun license under the to transport a loaded rifle by vehicle on a public roadway, effective November 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Licensed handgun owners gain the legal ability to carry loaded rifles in vehicles on public roads, subject to existing restrictions on prohibited persons and prohibited locations.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

handgun license holders

Handgun license holders gain specific authorization to transport loaded rifles in vehicles on public roadways.

Directly affected

law enforcement personnel

Law enforcement officers enforce vehicle transport rules and compliance with prohibited weapons locations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is newly allowed to transport a loaded rifle in a vehicle under HB 1623?

Individuals who have been issued a license to carry a concealed or unconcealed handgun under the are authorized to transport a loaded rifle by vehicle on a public roadway.

Are individuals convicted of certain crimes disqualified from carrying firearms under this bill?

Yes. Persons convicted of specific offenses such as serious assault and battery, domestic abuse, stalking, domestic abuse protection order violations, or illegal drug violations remain prohibited from carrying a firearm under this provision.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
Second Reading referred to Rules
Feb 3, 2025House
Authored by Representative George
Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
First Reading

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

United States Armed Forces, Administrative Director of the Courts, Oklahoma and 1 more

OrganizationUnited States Armed Forces“Military service criteria for firearm transport exceptions”Map →

PersonAdministrative Director of the Courts“Maintains a list of judges possessing valid handgun licenses”Map →

locationOklahoma“State jurisdiction enacting the legislation”Map →

PersonGeorge“Author of House Bill 1623”Map →

Sources

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www.oklegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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Controversy65
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