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SB1697 • 2026

Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying scope of certain unlawful act. Effective date.

Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying scope of certain unlawful act. Effective date.

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Sponsor
Jett
Last action
2026-02-03
Official status
Second Reading referred to Rules
Effective date
Not listed

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Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying scope of certain unlawful act. Effective date.

Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying scope of certain unlawful act.

What This Bill Does

  • Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying scope of certain unlawful act.
  • Effective date.
  • Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for SB 1697 (Senate): Introduced (1/14/2026)

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-03 Senate

    Second Reading referred to Rules

  2. 2026-02-02 Senate

    First Reading

  3. 2026-02-02 Senate

    Authored by Senator Jett

Official Summary Text

Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying scope of certain unlawful act. Effective date.
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for SB 1697 (Senate): Introduced (1/14/2026)

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)

SENATE BILL 1697 By: Jett

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act;
amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1290.6, which relates
to prohibited ammunition; modifying scope of certain
unlawful act; removing administrative penalty; and
providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1290.6, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 1290.6.
PROHIBITED AMMUNITION
Any concealed or unconcealed handgun when carried in a manner
authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and
when loaded with any ammunition which is either a restricted bullet
as defined by Section 1289.19 of this title or is larger than .45
caliber or is otherwise prohibited by law shall be deemed a
prohibited weapon for purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be
punished for a criminal offense as provided by Section 1272 of this

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title or any other applicable provision of law. In addition to any
criminal prosecution for a violation of the provisions of this
section, the licensee shall be subject to an administrative fine of
Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), upon a hearing and determination by
the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation that the person is in
violation of the provisions of this section.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.

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