Last week, Oklahoma’s Senate sent a strong, unanimous message—45 to 0—in favor of protecting medical cannabis patients’ rights. Senate Bill 39, now headed to the House of Representatives, aims to make one thing clear: being a medical marijuana patient doesn’t mean you have to give up your Second Amendment rights.
Filed by Sen. Julie Daniels, the bill is a big deal for cannabis patients across the state. It says that simply holding a valid OMMA card can’t be used as a reason to deny someone a handgun license. In other words, you can legally medicate and still be considered fit to own a firearm.
But before we get too wild, the bill also draws a firm line: it updates existing law to include cannabis in the list of substances that make it illegal to carry a gun while impaired. That part’s nothing new—same rules already apply to alcohol and other impairing substances. So no, this isn’t a free pass to light up and play cowboy. It’s about responsible ownership and fair treatment under the law.
SB 39 just makes sure the law evolves with the people it serves.
If the House gives it the green light, it’ll head to Governor Kevin Stitt’s desk for final approval.
Bottom line? You shouldn’t have to choose between your medicine and your rights. SB 39 is a step toward making sure you don’t have to.