Oklahoma Senate Bill SB905

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/3/25
• Refer: 2/4/25

Caption

Controlled dangerous substances; ordering certain legislative referendum and creating felony offense.

Summary

SB905 proposes a legislative referendum that would ask Oklahoma voters to approve a new criminal offense tied to controlled dangerous substances and firearms. Under the measure, a person who unlawfully possesses a controlled dangerous substance while also possessing a firearm would commit a felony, punishable by up to five years in the custody of the Department of Corrections. The bill is framed as a constitutional referendum rather than an immediately effective statutory change, meaning it would be submitted to the electorate at the next general election if advanced. It also includes a proposed ballot title and directs the filing process with the Secretary of State, Governor, and Attorney General. If approved, the measure would be codified as a new section in Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Impact

SB905 would add a new felony offense to Oklahoma law for simultaneous unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance and a firearm, expanding criminal liability for drug-related conduct involving weapons. The measure would create a new codified section in Title 63 and authorize imprisonment of up to five years, affecting individuals charged with drug possession offenses who are also armed, as well as prosecutors, defense counsel, and the Department of Corrections. Because it is presented as a legislative referendum, the legal change would depend on voter approval at a general election.

Sentiment

No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no direct evidence of debate, amendments, or formal support/opposition in the available record. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears to reflect a tough-on-crime approach focused on drug possession and firearm possession together. The absence of voting history or discussion prevents a reliable assessment of broader legislative sentiment.

Contention

The main point of contention likely concerns whether creating a separate felony for possessing both drugs and a firearm is an appropriate public-safety measure or an overly punitive expansion of criminal penalties. Potential supporters would likely emphasize deterrence and the heightened danger of combining firearms with illegal drug possession, while critics may argue the bill could increase incarceration for conduct already punishable under existing drug and weapons laws. No specific legislators, agencies, or advocacy groups are identified in the provided materials as taking either side.