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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)
SENATE BILL 1889 By: Jett
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to torts; amending 76 O.S. 2021,
Section 52.1, which relates to liability limitation
firearm manufacturers, distributors, and sellers;
authorizing the use of certain withholding funds to
pay certain judgments against firearm manufacturers;
and providing an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 76 O.S. 2021, Section 52.1, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 52.1. A. No firearm manufacturer, distributor, or
seller who lawfully manufactures, distributes, or sells a firearm is
liable to any person or entity, or to the estate, successors, or
survivors of either, for any injury suffered, including wrongful
death and property damage, because of use of such firearm by
another.
B. If any judgment is made against a firearm manufacturer
located in this state for any liabilities as described in subsection
A of this section, the manufacturer may utilize an amount not to
exceed the amount of withholding of the employees of the
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manufacturer in the most recent tax year to pay for such liability.
The Oklahoma Tax Commission, upon submission of the judgment, shall
transfer funds from current withholding tax collections into an
agency special account designated for this purpose by the Oklahoma
Tax Commission at such times as may be deemed necessary by the Tax
Commission.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.
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