Garvin files bill to protect schools against gun violence

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Jessica Garvin, R– Duncan, has filed legislation to increase the state penalty for carrying an illegal firearm onto school property. Senate Bill 1254 changes the already illegal infraction from a misdemeanor to a felony offense, increases the fine to $2,500 and allows state prosecutors to seek up to a year in prison if the individual carrying the weapon is found guil...

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