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SJR 11

Constitutional amendment; providing for well-regulated militia.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Bullard

Oklahoma proposes constitutional amendment to define or modify well-regulated militia provisions, affecting state authority and potential firearm-related regulations.

Second Reading referred to Rules
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Bill Summary · SJR 11

Legislative bill overview

SJR 11 proposes a constitutional amendment regarding well-regulated militia provisions in Oklahoma. The bill is in early legislative stages, having just completed first reading and been referred to the Rules Committee. Without access to the specific amendment language, the precise changes being proposed are not yet publicly detailed in standard bill tracking systems.

Why is this important

Constitutional amendments represent fundamental changes to state governance and individual rights protections. Militia-related constitutional provisions touch on both public safety authority and Second Amendment interpretations, making this a potentially significant issue for Oklahoma voters and policymakers.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional clarity: What constitutes a "well-regulated militia" and how this relates to individual gun ownership rights versus organized state military structures remains contested legally and politically
  • Scope of state authority: Changes to militia language could affect the state's ability to regulate firearms, training requirements, or militia organization structures
  • Constitutional interpretation: Different perspectives exist on whether such amendments strengthen or weaken existing constitutional protections for either individual rights or state regulatory power

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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