Oklahoma’s full Senate has given approval to legislation that would establish gun right protections for medical cannabis patients.
Oklahoma’s Senate voted 45 to 0 last week to pass Senate Bill 39, sending it to the House of Representatives for consideration. The measure received its first reading in the House today.
Filed by Senator Julie Daniels, the proposal would prohibit individuals from being automatically disqualified from obtaining a handgun license solely based on their status as a medical cannabis patient.
Senate Bill 39 also modifies existing firearm laws by adding medical marijuana to the list of substances under which carrying a firearm is prohibited if the substance impairs mental, emotional, or physical faculties. However, it explicitly states that possessing a valid medical marijuana patient license cannot be used as grounds to deny an individual’s eligibility for a handgun license.
Oklahoma voters approved medical marijuana legalization in June 2018 through State Question 788, leading to one of the most expansive patient access programs in the nation. The enactment SB 39 would clarify how medical marijuana use intersects with firearm laws, reinforcing that responsible gun ownership remains permissible for registered patients while setting clear restrictions on carrying while impaired.
If approved by the House, SB 39 will be sent to Governor Kevin Stitt for consideration.
