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1 STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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2 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)
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3 SENATE BILL 1889 By: Jett
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6 AS INTRODUCED
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7 An Act relating to torts; amending 76 O.S. 2021,
7 Section 52.1, which relates to liability limitation
8 firearm manufacturers, distributors, and sellers;
8 authorizing the use of certain withholding funds to
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12 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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13 SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 76 O.S. 2021, Section 52.1, is
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14 amended to read as follows:
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15 Section 52.1. A. No firearm manufacturer, distributor, or
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16 seller who lawfully manufactures, distributes, or sells a firearm is
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17 liable to any person or entity, or to the estate, successors, or
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18 survivors of either, for any injury suffered, including wrongful
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19 death and property damage, because of use of such firearm by
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21 B. If any judgment is made against a firearm manufacturer
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22 located in this state for any liabilities as described in subsection
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23 A of this section, the manufacturer may utilize an amount not to
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1 manufacturer in the most recent tax year to pay for such liability.
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2 The Oklahoma Tax Commission, upon submission of the judgment, shall
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7 SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.
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