Two new Oklahoma laws introduced by Senator Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, take effect tomorrow, addressing firearm safety and access to contraceptives. According to Oklahoma Senate, Senate Bill 50 and Senate Bill 176 are designed to reduce costs and improve convenience for residents.
Senate Bill 50 provides a state sales tax exemption on gun safes and safety devices, encouraging safer firearm storage. Senate Bill 176 requires health insurance providers to cover a six-month supply of contraceptive pills, allowing women to make fewer pharmacy visits without affecting insurance premiums.
Both measures received bipartisan support during the 2025 legislative session. Senator Dossett worked with lawmakers from both parties to refine and pass the bills.
The new laws are expected to make gun safety tools more affordable and improve access to reproductive health care across the state.
