SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB513 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 SENATE FLOOR VERSION February 19, 2025 SENATE BILL NO. 513 By: Bergstrom An Act relating to the Oklahoma Riot Control and Prevention Act; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1321.4, which relates to acts which may be proclaimed prohibited; adding certain entities that are prohibited from taking certain actions; authorizing activity in certain place during state of emergency; modifying scope for which relief may be sought; updating statutory reference; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1321.4, is amended to read as follows: Section 1321.4. A. The Governor during the existence of a state of emergency, by proclamation, may, in the area described by the proclamation, which proclamation shall not cover any part or portion of the state not affected by public disorder, disaster, or riot at the time the proclamation is issued, prohibit: 1. Any person being on the p ublic streets, or in t he public parks, or at any other public place during the hours declared by the Governor to be a period of curfew; SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB513 SFLR Page 2 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2. A designated number of persons, as designated by the Governor, from assembling or gathering on the public streets, parks, or other open areas of this state, either public or private; 3. The manufacture, transfer, use, possession , or transportation of a molotov cocktail or any other device, instrument, or object designed to explode or produce uncontained combustion; 4. The transporting, pos sessing, or using of gasoline, kerosene, or combustible, flammable, or explosive liquids or materials in a glass or uncapped container of any kind except in connection with the normal operation of motor vehicles, normal home use, or legitimate commercial u se; 5. The sale, purchase , or dispensing of alcoholic beverages; 6. The sale, purchase , or dispensing of other commodities or goods, as the Governor reasonably believes should be prohibited to help preserve and maintain life, health , property, or the public peace; 7. The use of certain streets, highways , or public ways by the public; and 8. Such other activities as the Governor reasonably believes should be prohibited to help preserve and maintain life, health, property, or the public peace. B. Notwithstanding this section or any other law of this state, neither the The Governor nor or any official of a municipal SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB513 SFLR Page 3 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 municipality, county, or political subdivision of this state, or any other state entity during the existence of a state of emergency, shall not prohibit or suspend the sale: 1. The sale, ownership, possession, transportation, carrying, transfer, and storage of firearms, ammunition , and ammunition accessories during a declared state of emergency, that are otherwise legal under state law ; or 2. Any activity in a place of worship during a declared state of emergency that is other wise legal under state law . C. In imposing the restrictions provided for by the Oklahoma Riot Control and Prevention Act , the Governor may impose th em for such times, upon such conditions, with such exceptions , and in such areas of this state the Governor from time to time deems necessary. D. Any individual aggrieved by a violation of subsection B of this section may seek relief in an action at law or in equity for redress against any person or against an official of a municipality, county, political subdivision, or other state entity who subjects such individual or causes such individual to be subjected to an action prohibited by subsection B of this section. In addition to any other remedy at law or in equity, an individual aggrieved by the seizure or confiscation of a firearm or ammunition in violation of paragraph 1 of subsection B of this section may bring an action for the return of such firearm or ammunition in the district court of the county in which that individual resides or in which such firearm SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB513 SFLR Page 4 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 or ammunition is located. In any action or proceeding to enforce the provisions of this section, the court shall award the prevailing plaintiff costs and reasonable att orney fees. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2025. COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY February 19, 2025 - DO PASS