Passed House — Died in Senate · May 2026
Inactive — could be reintroduced
Oklahoma HB 1990 — Firearms; Defining Term; Effective Date
Threat level: green
Defines 'altered air pistol' under Oklahoma law and adds it to weapons prohibited for certain convicted persons.
Bill summary
Oklahoma firearms bill that defines 'altered air pistol' (an air pistol altered from its original manufactured state to resemble a real weapon, or manufactured to propel projectiles by air pressure) and includes imitation and altered air pistols among the weapons prohibited for persons convicted of certain crimes. Regulatory; narrow scope focused on altered air pistols and prohibited-possessor status. HB 1990 passed the House 93–0 on March 26, 2025 and cleared the Senate Public Safety Committee in April 2025, but never received a Senate floor vote. It died when the Legislature adjourned its 2026 session in May.
Amendment history
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Feb 3, 2025 — Introduced
Introduced in the House.
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Mar 26, 2025 — Passed House
Passed the House 93–0.
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Apr 22, 2025 — Senate Committee
Reported do pass by the Senate Public Safety Committee; placed on General Order. No floor vote followed.
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May 2026 — Session Adjourned
The Oklahoma Legislature adjourned its 2026 session; the bill died.